Mindfulness as a Differentiator
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for you to learn mindfulness strategies that will help you to be mindful in your relationships and in your workplace.
Skill Level
Foundational
Time Commitment
Weekly Time Committment
60 Minutes/Week
Duration
3 Weeks
Leader Behaviors
This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:
- Champions Change
- Demonstrates Self-Management
- Practices Self-Awareness
- Sets Goals
Course Overview
Have you ever noticed that some of your co-workers seem to go through work and life with ease, but you feel as though life is a constant struggle and things are not in your favor? The differentiator they practice is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a mental state where your awareness is centered on the present moment.
This course breaks down mindfulness in a comprehensive way by addressing the most important elements of mindfulness, one-by-one. The course offers some valuable mindful practices that will change your life and support your workplace environment, leading to the building of healthy relationships.
Completing this course will help you:
- Recognize what mindfulness is and understand its benefits.
- Identify mindful exercises.
- Utilize mindfulness in your relationships and in your workplace.
Learning Path
Session 1 - What Is Mindfulness?
In this session, we will define mindfulness and learn how to practice it. We will also explore why mindfulness in the workplace is so important and what benefits employees receive when they use it.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Session 2 - Mindful Exercises
In this session, we will identify the exercises that will help you to be mindful. You will discover different practices for mindfulness such as mediation and physical practices. We will also explore how mindfulness-based strategies are built on attention to the present.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Session 3 - Being Mindful in Your Relationships and Workplace
This session will establish the basis for developing mindfulness in your relationship and in your workplace. We will examine how mindfulness in the workplace helps you to live in the moment and we will explore practical steps to add mindfulness to your relationships.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Leader Behaviors
This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:
- Champions Change
- Demonstrates Self-Management
- Practices Self-Awareness
- Sets Goals
Why people choose LEL for Leadership Development
The insights from this course have changed how I approach leadership. I now feel equipped to handle challenges more effectively and inspire my team every day.
An invaluable experience! The practical strategies and hands-on exercises helped me build strong leadership skills that I apply daily in my role.
Frequently asked questions
What is mindfulness training for the workplace?
Mindfulness training for the workplace teaches people to center their attention on the present moment so they can focus better, react less, and lead with a clearer head. Leadership Edge Live delivers it as a three-week live virtual course that defines mindfulness, teaches practical mindful exercises, and shows how to apply them in workplace relationships, framing mindfulness as a genuine leadership differentiator.
How does mindfulness help at work specifically?
Mindfulness helps at work by giving you a way to stay focused and composed instead of getting pulled around by distraction and pressure. This course connects present-moment awareness to real workplace outcomes, clearer decisions, steadier reactions, and better relationships, so it reads as a professional skill rather than a wellness extra.
What mindfulness techniques does the course teach?
The course teaches practical mindful exercises, including meditation and physical practices, all built on the core idea of directing attention to the present. Participants try these across the sessions and learn how to fold them into a normal workday, so mindfulness becomes a habit they can actually keep rather than a one-off exercise.
Why is mindfulness called a differentiator for leaders?
Mindfulness is a differentiator because leaders who stay present and composed handle pressure, decisions, and relationships better than those who are constantly reactive. This course is built around that gap, some people seem to move through work with ease, and the difference is often a mindfulness practice, so it positions the skill as an edge rather than a soft nicety.
Is this mindfulness course live, and who is it for?
This is a live virtual course delivered over three weekly sessions, for anyone who wants to be more mindful in their work and relationships. Because it is facilitator-led rather than a self-paced app, the practices are taught and tried in real time, and a team can attend a free trial session before committing.
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