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Mindfulness without the
Bells and Beads

By Clif Smith

Mindfulness Without the Bells and Beads: Unlocking Exceptional Performance, Leadership, and Well-being for Working Professionals strips away the bells, beads, and hyperbole associated with mindfulness, and explains how you can take your performance and leadership to the next level in just eight weeks, without adopting any spiritual or new age beliefs.

Author Clif Smith, a US Army veteran, former diplomat, and intelligence officer, served as EY’s Americas Mindfulness Leader and Global Mindfulness Network Leader and is internationally recognized for bringing mindfulness to tens of thousands of corporate and government leaders across the globe. In this book, Clif shares teachings and insights to help achieve the tangible benefits of practicing mindfulness as a fundamental part of our professional and personal lives. You’ll discover how to:

        • Enhance mental focus, resilience, and decision-making under pressure
        • Increase the impact of your communication and leadership
        • Transcend limiting beliefs, fear, and other psychological barriers to success
        • Connect, understand, and interact with others more effectively
        • Incorporate self-care into a high-performance life
        • Demystify the practice of mindfulness to make it ideal for a corporate setting

 

Perfect for corporate leaders, managers, and executives, and any working professional in a high-pressure or high-performance environment, Mindfulness Without the Bells and Beads also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone who works in a stressful environment and wants to achieve a higher level of success and a better quality of life.

“smooth and authoritative…illuminating.” — Kirkus Reviews

“…the author artfully dissects the battle we all wage against our inner critic and provides the tactics and strategies to win the war of self-mastery.”

— Robert Greene, New York Times bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, and Mastery.

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“Clif’s superb approach to training the mind for peak performance without sacrificing well-being is a breath of fresh air. That he has been able to help tens of thousands of leaders make time for self-care and realize it’s a requirement for high performance is a testament to the power of his work. It’s an inspirational story that comes with a guide to training the mind for resilience and personal excellence, helping us tap into our deeper resources, and not just excel and overcome obstacles but be transformed by them.”
Arianna HuffingtonFounder & CEO of Thrive Global and bestselling author of Thrive and The Sleep Revolution

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“Superbly written and profound. Simply the most accessible and compelling guide to reaping the benefits of mindfulness in the modern world. Clif’s authenticity shines through as we learn the true power of a trained mind and that high-performance does not need to come at the expense of personal well-being.”
Doro Bush KochFounding Partner of BB&R Wellness Consulting and New York Times best-selling Author of My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H.W. Bush.

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“In this book, the author artfully dissects the battle we all wage against our inner critic and provides the tactics and strategies to win the war of self-mastery.”
Robert GreeneNew York Times bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, and Mastery.

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“In this book, Clif has created an accessible guide to for professionals seeking to connect their approach to life and work, with balance, high-performance and ongoing growth. ”
Brooke FinlaysonChief Learning Officer, Mondelez International

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“Whether you are experienced in mindfulness, or just starting out, this book will help you achieve excellence. This is a must read for anyone who wants an easy-to-digest, yet powerful way to take their game to the next level through the practice of mindfulness. ”
Mark A CampbellFounder, Campbell Performance Systems & Director of Mental Conditioning, Washington Nationals Baseball Club

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