Ep. 160 Dr. Ellen Langer on Mindful Leadership

🎙️ In Ep. 160 of The Pausecast... 🌟 Experience an active noticing pause led by Dr. Ellen Langer. 🔍 Discover how active noticing helps manage stress and overcome overwhelm. 🤔 Learn the difference between #defensivepessimism and #mindfuloptimism for coping with uncertainty. 💡 Uncover the two essential insights about stress everyone should know. 🌱 Explore why being hopeful doesn't mean being naive. ⚖️ Understand why work-life integration is more valuable than balance. 🎭 Embrace the importance of play and engagement. 🧠 Learn surprising lessons from copulating rats, The Simpsons, and the default modes of the mind. ​👩‍🏫 About Dr. Ellen Langer: Dr. Ellen Langer, Ph.D., pioneering social psychologist and author, known as the "mother of mindfulness." With over 35 years of research, she explores mindfulness, illusion of control, aging, decision-making, and health. Join us to delve into her groundbreaking insights! ​👩‍🏫 About Rachael O'Meara Rachael O’Meara, MBA, MA, ACC, is an executive coach renowned for empowering successful leaders with proven tools to excel. With over a decade at Google, she brings invaluable insights into effective leadership. As co-founder of SIC Venture Studio, Rachael drives innovation at the intersection of leadership and entrepreneurship. Her acclaimed book, "Pause," is a pivotal resource for career growth. Featured in the New York Times, WSJ.com, HBR, and on TEDx stages, Rachael inspires audiences worldwide with her transformative approach to leadership and personal development. Note: this cover art was from hosting Dr. Langer at Google for her mindfulness talk to leaders when we 1st met, circa 2017.