Not surprisingly, Fortune 500 companies are building mindfulness into leadership development programs with profound effects.

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For example, research done by DDI shows that women are under-represented in accelerated leadership development programs.

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Mannaz's international revenues are up 10% year over year, and the firm has been commended by the European Foundation for Management Development for its leadership development programs at companies including IT firm Fujitsu.

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Rothlin: We try to work with businesspeople and the younger generation by holding seminars and training programs in leadership and in personal development.

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Find ways to show top talent that they are important to the company, such as focus groups, one-on-one meetings with senior leadership, or even mentoring programs to promote development.

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As deputy director for science operations, Dr. Moscicki will share in executive direction of Center operations and provide leadership in overseeing the development, implementation, and direction of our programs.

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Technology and global thinking are changing so quickly that older executives want to catch up, says Lois Zachary, president of Leadership Development Services LLC, a Phoenix-based consulting firm that helps companies implement mentoring programs.

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This has inspired me to create leadership programs and an organizational culture that prioritizes healing from trauma, providing childcare, and support for personal development.

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