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HBR article from Vijay Eswaran, the best-selling author and entrepreneur. In this article, Eswaran introduces a practice called the Sphere of Silence, which is a 60-minute routine that is meant to help leaders stay grounded, focused, and optimistic in the…

A Ted Talk by Nick Seaver titled “The Gift of Silence” discusses the 18 months of silence he and his wife undertook for the purpose of scientific research on meditation. In the video, he explains what silence and solitude do…

The world’s most dynamic business people use mindfulness to become happier and more fulfilled at work – and more successful. David Gelles, New York Times business reporter, explains how mindful managers use meditation, yoga, and other mindfulness techniques to boost…

An admittedly outlying data point on how Finnish tourism made silence a “capital” virtue. Even so, the idea that silence can be marketed suggests that it is something that humans crave and are willing to pay for. (Article Link)