Author's note ixIntroduction: The vertical growth imperative xiPart I: Developing a vertical growth mindset 11 The Mindful Leader Matrix 32 Why leaders struggle with walking their talk 133 How values help us grow 354 Choose your growth values 475 Commit to action 63Part II: Developing self- awareness and resolving the shadow 776 The role of mindfulness in personal growth 797 How to practise self- awareness 958 Overcome numbness and denial 1119 See and resolve the shadow 123Part III: Vertical growth in teams and organisations 15310 Setting and living team and organisational values 15511 Creating a container of team psychological safety 17312 Eliminating team triangulation 18313 Keep the team on track with 200 per cent accountability 18914 Giving and receiving conscious feedback 20515 Personal transformation and the hero's journey 221The Mindful Leader: Vertical Growth Resources 229Sources 231Index 235
MICHAEL BUNTING is the author of the bestselling title The Mindful Leader and co-author of Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand. He and his team help leaders and organisations around the world to fulfill their highest potential.