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How to Practice Mindfulness Throughout Your Work Day
By Rasmus Hougaard, Jacqueline Carter — 2016
You can train your brain to focus better by incorporating mindfulness exercises throughout your day. Based on our experience with thousands of leaders in over 250 organizations, here are some guidelines for becoming a more focused and mindful leader.
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