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How to Lead a High Trust, Growth Mindset Team Culture

A radical new way to unleash your company’s growth potential

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Are you facing any of the following workplace challenges?

Misaligned leadership

77% of leaders think they’re good at engaging their team while 88% of employees disagree

Change resistance

Causing 46% of barriers to innovations, and 41% and talent shortages.

Internal politics

Up to 33% of time spent in workplaces is wasted on image management and politics.

Stress and Anxiety

21% of employees have taken time off work in the past 12 months because they felt stressed, anxious, depressed or mentally unhealthy.

Introducing the most advanced leadership development program

Revitalise your team

Leaders are accountable for 32.5% of their direct reports’ mental health.

Revitalise your team

Leaders are accountable for 32.5% of their direct reports’ mental health.

Practical, designed to drive results

A practical leadership development program that gives leaders the insights, discipline and skills to achieve a developmental  growth mindset.

Heavily researched

Based on 20 years of original research and work with some of the largest organisations around the globe including Novartis, Ernst & Young, Salesforce and more.

Integrated, vertical development

Integrates the most advanced and researched frameworks on leadership, behaviour science, organisational development and psychology.

A scalable, systematic process

Offers a method for systematic, supported, and scaled change over time. No one-and-done experience. We’re interested in sustainable growth.

We have helped our customers get up to

22% increase in focus

37% increase in engagement

25% increase in perceived leadership efftectiveness

58% decrease in long term stress

We have helped our customers get up to

22% increase in focus

37% increase in engagement

25% increase in perceived leadership efftectiveness

58% decrease in long term stress

CASE STUDY

Novartis' success story

Novartis achieved a 45% reduction in staff turnover with The Mindful Leader program

Novartis' success story

Novartis achieved a 45% reduction in staff turnover with The Mindful Leader program

About Michael

WEBINAR

The Mindful Leader Webinar Series

Our webinars are not only led by Michael but delve into his experience, expertise, and the research he has worked on for decades as well.

Through them, we help modern leaders and anyone aspiring to be one develop a growth mindset, enhance their self-awareness, and boost their personal effectiveness.

Introducing our new The Mindful Leader Webinar series, consisting in 3x 90-min Webinars:

Webinar 1: Leadership Credibility

Research conducted over 30 years involving 5 million people has revealed the key elements all leaders need to master to gain and retain leadership credibility. In this session we will explore those findings and cover exactly what values you need to role model as a leader to maintain and establish ongoing credibility and maximise performance.

Webinar 2: Growth Mindset

While growth mindset is a hot topic for culture and leadership it can easily be applied to learning new content only. In this session we explore what it means to be a leader who models growth mindset in their behaviour and how to establish a culture of growth mindset in terms of values and behaviours in your team.

Webinar 3: Self Awareness

Self-awareness is typically regarded as the number 1 leadership skill needed to succeed in the new economy. In this session we cover the 4 foundations of self-awareness, the 3 deadly mental habits and the 3 reactions that breach values.

Other available webinars: The Mindful Conversation; Mindfulness; Stress & Resilience; Mental Wellbeing.

WEBINAR

Hear from Michael via our webinars

Our webinars are not only led by Michael but delve into his experience, expertise, and the research he has worked on for decades as well.

Through them, we help modern leaders and anyone aspiring to be one develop a growth mindset, enhance their self-awareness, and boost their personal effectiveness.

We conduct both leadership webinars and health and wellbeing webinars.

Our leadership webinars cover:

The Mindful Leader Webinar Series. Here, Michael demonstrates how you can master growth and overcome the immunity to change. This consists of three 90-minute webinars, one per week over three weeks.

The Mindful Conversation Webinar. In one 90-minute session, explore how to bring greater emotional intelligence to your mindset and interactions.

Our health and wellbeing webinars span:

Mindfulness Webinars. Discover the what, why and how of self-awareness over three 90-minute webinars, one per week over three weeks.

Stress and Resilience Webinar. In one session, explore the brain science behind resilience and the critical mental, emotional and physical skills you need to enjoy it.

Mental Wellbeing Webinar. Explore how to tackle mental health challenges like anxiety, stress and depression in the workplace.

KNOWING-DOING
A knowing-doing approach to leadership development at scale

The “knowing-doing” gap and Ebbinghaus’ forgetting curve clearly show that we forget most of what we learn unless we practice it consistently. If leaders aren’t doing it, they’re going to lose anywhere between 40% to 80% of the knowledge they acquire in learning and development programs.

As such, new or better training programs alone won’t drive real change. Transformation takes deliberate practice, support, accountability and consistency.

LEADERS & TEAMS

Information isn’t equal to transformation

Transformation requires a deliberately development culture that is not invested in image protection and looking good. It establishes a culture that knows how to convert innovative ideas and information into deliberate practices that upgrade the work experience and the results it generates.

LEADERS & TEAMS

Information isn’t equal to transformation

Transformation requires a deliberately development culture that is not invested in image protection and looking good. It establishes a culture that knows how to convert innovative ideas and information into deliberate practices that upgrade the work experience and the results it generates.

ORGANISATION

Transformation requires a growth mindset

It embeds innovation mindset and practices into the DNA of the organisation and rewards behaviours aligned with company values leading to an increase in efficiency, engagement and societal trust. It supports employees by building high trust, psychologically safe, collaborative workplaces where both people and the organisation thrive.

ORGANISATION

Transformation requires a growth mindset culture

It embeds innovation mindset and practices into the DNA of the organisation and rewards behaviours aligned with company values leading to an increase in efficiency, engagement and societal trust. It supports employees by building high trust, psychologically safe, collaborative workplaces where both people and the organisation thrive.

Foster vertical development with The Mindful Leader program

The Mindful Leader supports a growth mindset culture by empowering leaders to apply what they learn and make the workplace a values-based, developmental working environment

1 Information

2 Insight

3 Practice

4 Support

Create a growth mindset culture with The Mindful Leader program

1 Information

2 Insight

3 Practice

4 Support

The Mindful Leader supports a growth mindset culture by empowering leaders to apply what they learn and make the workplace a supportive environment where leadership development and growth are embedded in day-to-day routines

SPEAKER

Hire Michael Bunting to speak at your next event

Michael is the founder of prominent leadership consultancy WorkSmart Australia, a certified B Corp, Awakened Mind and The Mindful Leader. He has engaged in disciplined personal mindfulness practice for over 25 years and has taught mindful leadership to businesses and governments for more than 20 years.

Michael has trained and coached thousands of leaders from CEOs to front-line managers, with a client base that includes numerous global multinationals. He is also the author of the number-one bestseller, The Mindful Leader, and co-author of bestselling books, A Practical Guide to Mindful Meditation, with Patrick Kearney, and Extraordinary Leadership in Australia & New Zealand with Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, the world’s premier researchers and authors in the field of leadership.

SPEAKER

Hire Michael Bunting to speak at your next event

Michael is the founder of prominent leadership consultancy WorkSmart Australia, a certified B Corp, Awakened Mind and The Mindful Leader. He has engaged in disciplined personal mindfulness practice for over 25 years and has taught mindful leadership to businesses and governments for more than 20 years.

Michael has trained and coached thousands of leaders from CEOs to front-line managers, with a client base that includes numerous global multinationals. He is also the author of the number-one bestseller, The Mindful Leader, and co-author of bestselling books, A Practical Guide to Mindful Meditation, with Patrick Kearney, and Extraordinary Leadership in Australia & New Zealand with Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, the world’s premier researchers and authors in the field of leadership.

TESTIMONIALS

What our clients say ?

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Misty Shatto / Sr. Director, Culture & Org Development

Mindful Leader (and working with Michael through corporate programs) has had an incredibly positive impact for me. The tools are easy to use and help me to feel energized and creative. I really appreciate the research and careful design of the Mindful Leader app.
Air Services Australia

Stephen Miles / Commercial & Business Performance Manager

This is the first app I have used for my well being and I love it! I did the team starter pack with my People Capability team and really enjoyed that experience. One of my team members said she was a lot calmer dealing with her little kids in the morning getting them ready for daycare. People within that team who I thought wouldn’t really show any interest were actually getting great benefit from the process; I am looking at doing this for a new team soon. Personally, I probably need prompting as I don’t do it as much as I should, especially the Guided Meditation. I have tried to schedule time during my lunch hour to sit in my office, do a module or play some Neurosync and reset for the afternoon. It seems to work for me, my family has the app and my 16 year old son is getting huge benefits from the Neurosync programs.
Nexus Hospitals

David Hugo / Group Financial Controller

Mindful Leader has been of fundamental value and benefit to me during what has been a challenging time personally given the testing process/road of divorce settlement that I have been travelling, not to mention the normal work and parenting matters that are tossed into the mix.
Hilton

Mike Swadzba / Director of Operations

Mindful Leader has been a great help to learn new and refocus on mindfulness practices, it is easy to use and has something for all situations.
Qantas Airways

Isabel Webster / Delivery & Adoption Lead

Using the Mindful Leader app makes me more productive, which in turn makes me feel more in control and ultimately happier. My To-do list always shrinks when I’m listening to the Mindful Leader!
Salesforce

Salena Fereday / Global Head of People

The Mindful Leader definitely contributed to my overall happiness and it helps me put my worries away and relax for a while.
Novartis

Steven Baert / Global Head of People

I love the app. It is user-friendly and being able to easily download meditations is great. I also love the interview series. Learn a lot and it’s well done.
Hilton Asia Pacific

Richard Todd / Senior Director HR

Mindful Leader has been a great help to learn new and refocus on mindfulness practices, it is easy to use and has something for all situations.

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FAQ
What does organisational culture mean?

An organisational culture consists of shared beliefs, goals and values based on the direction an organisation believes in and wants to take. They are usually established by leaders and then passed down and reinforced through various methods, ultimately shaping employee perceptions, behaviors and understanding so they fit within the established culture.

What does workplace culture mean?

Workplace culture is the environment that you create for your employees. It includes elements like values, beliefs, behaviours, goals, work practices, traditions, interactions and attitudes that contribute to the emotional and relational environment of a workplace. It’s the overall character of an organisation that is often unique and strives to be positive.

What are examples of workplace culture inefficiencies?

A disconnect between a company’s core values and employee behaviour, which causes organisations and teams to fail at achieving their full potential

What are the different types of work cultures?
There are four primary types of work cultures:

  1. Clan culture: a friendly, collaborative culture that can be compared to a big family.
  2. Adhocracy culture: a dynamic and innovative environment where employees are empowered to challenge the status quo and leaders are typically seen as inspirationalinnovators who challenge assumptions and take risks.
  3. Market culture: the priority is to get work done to make as much profit and capture as much market share as possible.
  4. Hierarchy culture: an environment where processes and procedures are key, where leaders monitor and facilitate adherence to proven ways of running business activities.
What is workplace culture misalignment?

A misaligned workplace culture is a work environment in which “how things get done” is not in harmony with “what needs to get done” to execute organisational and people strategies. It features low levels of productivity, a high turnover and hiring problems, a misalignment between technology and decision-making, and the inability of the business to grow.

What are the cultural issues in the workplace?

Different sets of beliefs, views, values, perceptions, and ways of doing things based on training received, which can cause friction when misaligned and conflicting with the organisation’s culture.

How do you create a positive workplace culture?

Leaders can create a positive workplace culture through leadership development and by adopting a growth mindset through mindfulness. They need to create meaning, foster wellbeing, encourage positivity, nurture social connections, create a safe space for open communication, create goals that are aligned with personal growth and the organisation’s growth, make teams accountable for their mistakes and highlight it as an opportunity to grow, empower teams to make decisions, encourage honesty and welcome change are all characteristics of a positive workplace culture.

FAQ
What is integrated learning?

Transformational leadership is defined as the approach that causes change in individuals and cultural change and organisations. When positive, it creates valuable and positive growth with the end goal of developing individuals into leaders by empowering them with a growth-mindset

What is organisational development?

Transformational leadership is defined as the approach that causes change in individuals and cultural change and organisations. When positive, it creates valuable and positive growth with the end goal of developing individuals into leaders by empowering them with a growth-mindset

What is transformational leadership?

Transformational leadership is defined as the approach that causes change in individuals and cultural change and organisations. When positive, it creates valuable and positive growth with the end goal of developing individuals into leaders by empowering them with a growth-mindset

What is leadership development at scale?

Transformational leadership is defined as the approach that causes change in individuals and cultural change and organisations. When positive, it creates valuable and positive growth with the end goal of developing individuals into leaders by empowering them with a growth-mindset

How can effective leadership impact employees’ mental health

Transformational leadership is defined as the approach that causes change in individuals and cultural change and organisations. When positive, it creates valuable and positive growth with the end goal of developing individuals into leaders by empowering them with a growth-mindset