Table of Contents
Introduction; What's Love Got to Do with It?
Why Love? xvii
First Encounters with Compassion xviii
Mindfulness as a Key to Unlock the Heart xx
My Journey xxii
Chapter 1 You Are the Keys to Change
Problems in the Workplace 2
Your Important Role 9
Your Two Selves 12
Your World and You 21
Chapter 2 Un-Stress Your Workday
The Value of Silence 28
Learning to Pause and Focus 30
Mindfulness 32
Discovering Inner Space 37
Stress and How to Work with It 43
The Neuroscience of Mindfulness 46
Chapter 3 Transform the Energy of Fear
Causes of Fear at Work 51
The Neuroscience of Fear 57
Facing Your Fear 58
The Courage to Change 65
Chapter 4 Listen and Be Heard
Gossip and Rumors 70
Electronic Communication 72
The Power of Curiosity 74
Relax, Be Gentle, and Let More In 81
Intuition and Decision Making 84
Chapter 5 Be Kind to Yourself
Values and the Seven Levels of Personal Consciousness 92
Practicing Self-Compassion and Loving Kindness 97
Honoring Your Worth 102
The Happiness Connection 104
Resilience and Well-Being 109
Chapter 6 Connect and Succeed
We Are a Social Species 115
Shifting from "Me" to "We" 118
Empathy and Compassion 122
Compassion in Business 129
Success with Compassion 133
Chapter 7 Radiate Confidence
Unconditional Confidence 138
Emotional Intelligence 141
Invite Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation 148
Communication Beyond Hope and Fear 151
Chapter 8 Engage and Thrive
Inspire and Motivate Action 158
Love and Joy at Work 161
Creating a Compassionate Culture 167
Meaningful Work, Flow and Joy 174
New Possibilities for You and Work 177
Appendix A Table of Exercises and Practices 183