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'The space between stimulus and reaction is everything' Zen lessons for the workplace

Kacha Mahadumrongkul has lived in a Zen monastery three times. Now, through his Zenful Institute, he brings its lessons into corporate life. Talking to the World Economic Forum's Meet The Leader podcast, he discussed the workplace benefits of mindfulness, of pausing before you act, and of aligning yourself - and your business endeavours - with your own deepest values. Kacha Mahadumrongkul is a Global Shaper at the World Economic Forum’s Bangkok Hub.

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