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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