Altered states of leadership: mindfulness meditation, psychedelic use, and leadership development.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research suggests that mindfulness meditation and psychedelic substances show promise as mental health interventions, but relatively little remains known about their potential impact on leadership outcomes.

Aims

This study aimed to investigate if and how mindfulness meditation and psychedelic use may impact leadership among respondents with a management position as their primary role at work.

Methods

Using samples representative of the US and UK adult populations with regard to sex, age, and ethnicity, this study used quantitative and qualitative methods to examine if and how mindfulness meditation and psychedelic use may impact leadership.

Results

Among respondents with a management position as their primary role at work (n = 3,150),

SUBMITTER: Simonsson O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10354271 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature