Words about Leading Mindfully

A gift to all of those who seek to make a difference in the lives of others while keeping themselves well in the process… Being ‘present’ in leadership, rather than just ‘doing’ it, can make profound differences in how leaders are experienced and their impact. A blend of science and practical ideas, Amanda Sinclair’s wonderful new book provides a refreshing account of mindfulness and its relevance to leaders of organizations and communities. I loved it.

- Donna Ladkin, author of Authentic Leadership & Professor of Leadership and Ethics, Plymouth University UK

Seneca once said, “Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.” Leaders interested in “being” rather than merely “doing” would do well to pay attention to this book. By practising mindfulness, they will become more awake to what life is putting in front, rather than being caught up in the ruminating about the past or believing that happiness lies in being some place else.

- Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries, Distinguished Clinical Professor of Leadership Development and Organizational Change, INSEAD

Sinclair takes us on a journey of leadership based on mindful principles which hold out great hope that leaders can live more purposeful, healthful and joyful lives along with those they lead. Sinclair leaves us with a lovely thought: by being mindful, leaders can be open to others as well as themselves, create caring and compassionate environments and speak truthfully while being strong, courageous, creative and effective in both the routine and sometimes very difficult contexts in which they lead

- Alan Guskin, Distinguished University Professor, PhD Program in Leadership and Change, University President Emeritus, Antioch University

Leading Mindfully is an engaging and accessible guide to help us all be purposeful leaders content in our own being and as a consequence more effective. It is for all people whose work involves influencing what people think or do - teachers, community leaders, health professionals, as well as “bosses”.

- Diane Grady AM, Independent Director of public company and not for profit boards, including Macquarie Group, McKinsey & Co’s Senior Advisory Board and The Centre for Ethical Leadership

It is quite a rare thing for an author to be able to combine academic rigour, practical experience and wisdom. Amanda Sinclair does that beautifully in her valuable and insightful book, Leading Mindfully. Those who lead in community, corporate and political circles need to read this book - now!"

- Associate Professor Craig Hassed, Monash University