Episode Summary:
In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr Jutta Tobias Mortlock, a renowned researcher in mindfulness, leadership, and decision-making from City St George’s, University of London. With a fascinating journey from IT consulting to academia, Dr Tobias Mortlock explores how mindfulness can transform individual and team performance, especially in high-stress environments. We delve into the science of mindfulness, its practical applications in leadership, and the importance of collective mindfulness in creating resilient teams.
Key Topics Covered:
Mindfulness Explained:
Definition of mindfulness as a mental practice focused on understanding and transforming suffering.
Mindfulness as a tool for observing thoughts and emotions, which enables individuals to make better, well-informed decisions.
Personal Journey to Mindfulness:
Dr Tobias Mortlock's transition from IT consulting to social psychology, was motivated by her interest in understanding people over processes.
Her exposure to mindfulness as a practice for improving decision-making and well-being, particularly in high-stakes environments.
Mindfulness in Leadership and Business:
How mindfulness enhances focus, reduces stress, and improves resilience in leadership roles.
The role of mindfulness in closing the “knowing-doing gap,” allowing leaders to apply knowledge in real-time, especially in high-pressure situations.
Collective Mindfulness and Team Resilience:
Introduction to the concept of collective mindfulness, which fosters team cohesion and resilience.
Research findings on how collective mindfulness practices, especially in the military, help teams anticipate and respond to stress collectively.
The Role of AI in Mindfulness and Leadership:
Discussion on the potential of AI to assist leaders in organizing thoughts, reflecting on decisions, and bridging differences.
Insights on how AI could be used as a mirror to enhance our understanding of different perspectives in a polarized world.
Advice for Aspiring Researchers and PhD Students:
Embrace interdependence: Focusing on the interconnected nature of challenges can lead to more impactful research.
Write and share your work: Develop storytelling skills to communicate complex research effectively.
Collaborate and support others: Building a network and nurturing professional relationships are crucial for success.
Key Quotes:
“Mindfulness is not just an individual practice; it’s a social practice that becomes even more powerful in teams.”
“In today’s complex world, performance isn’t just about individual resilience. It’s about creating psychologically safe environments where teams can collectively thrive.”
Resources Mentioned:
Research on collective mindfulness and psychological safety: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9282162/
City, University of London’s programs on leadership and well-being: https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/short-courses/leadership-and-management-an-introduction
The Routledge Companion to Leadership and Change: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9781003147305/routledge-companion-leadership-change-satinder-dhiman
Dr Jutta Tobias Mortlock’s work with the British Royal Navy on team resilience was presented in UK Parliament’s All Party Parliamentary Group on Mindfulness: https://www.city.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2022/10/mindfulness-armed-services-strengthening-resilience
Jutta’s research report on Team Mindfulness Training with Alison Carter: https://mindfulness-science.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Carter-Tobias-Mortlock-2019_Mindfulness-in-the-military_Improving-mental-fitness-in-the-UK-Armed-Forces-using-next-generation-team-mindfulness-training.pdf
Resources Mentioned:
Research on collective mindfulness and psychological safety: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9282162/
City, University of London’s programs on leadership and well-being: https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/short-courses/leadership-and-management-an-introduction
Jutta’s chapter on “More than Meditation” in The Routledge Companion to Leadership and Change: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9781003147305/routledge-companion-leadership-change-satinder-dhiman”
Dr Jutta Tobias Mortlock’s work with the British Royal Navy on team resilience was presented in UK Parliament’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Mindfulness:
Jutta’s research report on Team Mindfulness Training with Alison Carter: https://mindfulness-science.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Carter-Tobias-Mortlock-2019_Mindfulness-in-the-military_Improving-mental-fitness-in-the-UK-Armed-Forces-using-next-generation-team-mindfulness-training.pdf
Connect with Dr Jutta Tobias Mortlock:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jutta-tobias-mortlock-759373/
Dr Jutta Tobias Mortlock • City St George’s, University of London: https://www.city.ac.uk/about/people/academics/jutta-tobias-mortlock#about-link
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