Building Resilient Leadership from Switzerland to Japan
We delved deep into the intersection of mindfulness and leadership in today’s dynamic world. From the enriching insights of Stefanie Neumann and Christoph Hoffmann from ZHAW, to the profound overview of Japanese Zen culture by Zenryu Kawakami, and the thought-provoking talk on long-term thinking by Shoukei Matsumoto, every moment was filled with inspiration and wisdom. The interactive workshop provided a platform for fruitful discussions on leadership, fostering connections between diverse perspectives in both English and Japanese. We discussed the following 3 questions, and we received colourful results after this!
–What does leadership mean to you? (Management vs. Leadership)
–How can we support «Long term thinking»?
–What are your experiences with building resilience / mindfulness in work contexts?
This event was a testament to the power of collaboration, bringing together experts, business leaders, researchers, and professionals to explore the transformative potential of mindfulness in leadership and its alignment with long-term goals.
Highlights
Speakers
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Stefanie Neumann
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied SciencesLecturer and Consultant for Leadership, Coaching and Change Management at Zurich University of Applied Sciences Institute of Applied Psychology.Her purpose is to empower leaders to acknowledge and live their own potential and to create purpose-driven and lasting relationships, encouraging trust, understanding, innovation and agility, and fostering sustainable performance and results.
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Christoph Hoffmann
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied SciencesHead of CAS L&M, lecturer and consultant at Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Institute of Applied Psychology.He has interest in Understanding how mindfulness concepts are implemented in organisations (e.g. as in ikigai) and how these cultural goods shape leadership behaviour and business practices. He recently published “Brain-adapted Leadership. Effective Leadership according to Neuropsychological Findings.” -
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Zenryu Kawakami
Shunkoin TempleZen priest and the 24th head priest of Shunkoin Temple. He has given numerous talks on Zen and mindfulness at TED Talks, Harvard Business School, MIT, etc. His temple, Shunkouin is among the first in Japan to perform wedding ceremonies for homosexual couples. He is also an Official Collaborator of Mindful Living Research at Kyoto University.
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Shoukei Matsumoto
Interbeing Co., Ltd.Monk/Ancestorist. Industrial Monk/Representative Director of Interbeing Co., Ltd. Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. His book, “A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind”, has been translated and published in more than 17 languages. He has also translated a number of works into Japanese, including “The Good Ancestor: A Radical Prescription for Long-Term Thinking.”
