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Observe more and react less. image: https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/L2L.png --- [![bsg_october2017.png](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/bsg_october2017.png?width=515&name=bsg_october2017.png "bsg_october2017.png")](https://bsgtv-2361806-hs-sites-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/) ** - [ NEW NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/want-to-be-a-better-leader-observe-more-and-react-less#)** - [Sub NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/want-to-be-a-better-leader-observe-more-and-react-less#) - [Sub NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/want-to-be-a-better-leader-observe-more-and-react-less#) - [Sub NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/want-to-be-a-better-leader-observe-more-and-react-less#) - [Sub NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/want-to-be-a-better-leader-observe-more-and-react-less#) - [ NEW NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/want-to-be-a-better-leader-observe-more-and-react-less#) - [ NEW NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/want-to-be-a-better-leader-observe-more-and-react-less#) - [ NEW NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/want-to-be-a-better-leader-observe-more-and-react-less#) - [ NEW NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/want-to-be-a-better-leader-observe-more-and-react-less#) - [ NEW NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/want-to-be-a-better-leader-observe-more-and-react-less#) ![specialty-header-image-2.png](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Site_Images/headers/specialty-header-image-2.png?width=1350&name=specialty-header-image-2.png "specialty-header-image-2.png") # BSG From the Boardroom A curated selection of executive opportunities, industry highlights, and unique insights in executive search. ## Want to be a Better Leader? Observe More and React Less [![Links to Leadership](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/L2L.png?width=535&height=61&name=L2L.png)](http://eepurl.com/b8Hupj) Mindfulness is the latest cultural buzzword. But does meditation have any place in the business world? Yes, according to Manish Chopra, a principal in McKinsey’s New York office, and author of The Equanimous Mind. In both the book and article, he reflects upon the usefulness of Vipanassana, an ancient form of meditation that he credits for improving his own business performance. [READ MORE »](http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/leadership/want-to-be-a-better-leader-observe-more-and-react-less?cid=other-eml-nsl-mip-mck-oth-1603) > ABOUT [LINKS TO LEADERSHIP](http://eepurl.com/b8Hupj): > > BSG Team Ventures is dedicated to thought leadership on topics of interest and relevance to executives who are building their companies, and the investors who invest in them. We call these executives Builder Leaders - and this is the talent in which we specialize on behalf of our clients. > > There is a tremendous amount of research being published on leadership, and our goal is to curate that material and share it within our community. Feel free to [forward](http://eepurl.com/b8Hupj) this to other leadership peers, executives in portfolio companies, or investors who may have interest in staying current on the latest thinking in these areas. [![Links To Leadership July 2017 Issue](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2361806/7646f218-8086-4b6a-a1be-4fa960149398.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2361806/7646f218-8086-4b6a-a1be-4fa960149398)  -by [Clark Waterfall](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/author/clark-waterfall) on Aug 4, 2016 8:38:21 AM Find me on: [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/BSGTeamVentures/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarkwaterfall) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/CH20fall) Looking for something? 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