Bringing Calm to COVID – Marc Lesser

Gather together (virtually) with some of the world’s leading wisdom teachers to find ways through anxiety, stress and fear in these unsettling times.

Marc is known for his engaging, experiential presentations that integrate mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices. He’s the author of 4 books, including Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen, and CEO of an executive development and leadership consulting company. 

 Marc helped develop the world-renowned Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program within Google – a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training for leaders which teaches the art of integrating mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and business savvy for creating great corporate cultures and a better world. He founded and was CEO of three companies, was a resident of the San Francisco Zen Center for 10 years, and director of Tassajara, Zen Mountain Center, the first Zen monastery in the western world.

Mindful listening and creating healthy, loving boundaries with Marc Lesser

• Marc takes us on a beautiful meditation and encourages us to really lean into looking at the facts including our feelings and fears, hopes and dreams and everything that’s happening to us right now.

• He reminds us about the power of Mindful Listening, which is listening without judgment, criticism or interruption, while being aware of internal thoughts and reactions that may get in the way of people communicating with you effectively.

• You can use this valuable technique whenever you’re feeling fearful and anxious.