The Mindful Manager: Buddhist Wisdom for Navigating Power and Office Politics

By J. Vibhavadee

Transform the way you lead-without losing your values.

Politics at work can feel like a game you never signed up to play. Some people dominate with ruthless tactics, while others retreat into quiet hard work, hoping merit alone will be enough. Both approaches fail. What if there was a better way?

The Mindful Manager offers a fresh path forward: Skillful Power-influence rooted in awareness, compassion, and integrity. Drawing on timeless Buddhist wisdom and modern leadership research, this book shows you how to navigate office dynamics without manipulation or burnout.

Inside, you'll discover how to:

Recognize the myths of meritocracy and power-and see the hidden forces shaping careers

Balance between extremes of ruthless ambition and na ve kindness

Apply Buddhist principles like skillful means, right speech, and interdependence to everyday leadership

Build influence ethically through trust, networks, and mindful communication

Handle conflict, difficult colleagues, and organizational politics with clarity and compassion

Lead teams while sustaining your own well-being and values

Through practical tools, reflective questions, and real-world stories, The Mindful Manager helps you rise above toxic workplace games and lead with courage, humility, and wisdom.

Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned executive, this book is your guide to turning office politics into a practice of mindful leadership-creating workplaces where both people and performance thrive.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FPMPY38M
• ISBN13: 9798263583330
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"