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David Gelles is an American journalist and author. He writes for The New York Times, covering business, technology, and sustainability.

Known for: Mindful Work

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Mindful Work

Mindful Work

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Mindful Work explores how meditation and mindfulness practices are transforming the modern workplace. Drawing on his experience as a business journalist and long-time meditator, David Gelles examines how companies and employees are integrating mindfulness to improve focus, creativity, and well-being. The book combines scientific research, corporate case studies, and personal stories to show how mindfulness can lead to more compassionate and effective organizations.

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Historical Background

To understand how meditation entered the world of business, we must first trace its unlikely journey from Buddhist monasteries to Silicon Valley campuses. In the mid-20th century, as Asian teachers like Shunryu Suzuki and Thich Nhat Hanh brought their teachings to the West, meditation began to shed ...

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Scientific Foundations

The scientific validation of mindfulness is one of the pillars that made its corporate adoption possible. Early skeptics dismissed meditation as mere relaxation, but research soon revealed its deeper neurological and psychological effects. Through brain imaging and controlled studies, scientists dem...

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About David Gelles

David Gelles is an American journalist and author. He writes for The New York Times, covering business, technology, and sustainability. Before joining the Times, he worked for the Financial Times and has practiced meditation for over fifteen years. His work often explores the intersection of busines...

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David Gelles is an American journalist and author. He writes for The New York Times, covering business, technology, and sustainability. Before joining the Times, he worked for the Financial Times and has practiced meditation for over fifteen years. His work often explores the intersection of business, mindfulness, and social responsibility.

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David Gelles is an American journalist and author. He writes for The New York Times, covering business, technology, and sustainability.

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