Mindfulness and Sustainability Leadership: Integrating Awareness and Action for a Resilient Future

Abstract

The chapter explores the critical intersection of mindfulness, sustainability, and leadership. It highlights the importance of integrating mindfulness into sustainability leadership to foster environmentally responsible business practices. By presenting the primary focus and objectives, the chapter emphasizes the significance of mindful leadership in addressing contemporary sustainability challenges. It defines key principles of mindfulness and sustainability leadership, tracing their historical and theoretical development. Empirical evidence and case studies demonstrate how mindfulness enhances sustainable decision-making and behavior. The chapter provides practical strategies for cultivating mindfulness in leaders and discusses its role in organizational change for sustainability, balancing the triple bottom line, and driving sustainable business practices.