1097. A Unique Perspective on Merging Business and Mindfulness

“People are starting to segment. I think that is a really slippery slope for businesses. I don’t believe most of the political stuff belongs in business. I think there is a role for mindfulness on a couple of levels. One is that it is primarily focused. Teaching people to focus makes their stress levels go down and improves their performance. At least that is my experience. And when someone learns it at work, they take it home and share it with their family, they take it to the school board, to the teams they coach, their kids get it, and it filters throughout the community. My idea is that mindfulness is not something you need to do just 10 minutes a day. It is something you can really incorporate in your workday. And I also think there is room for leaders to be more mindful, less political and less derisive. I think business is the greatest catalyst for change.”

Eric Holsapple has a PhD in Economics, has been a real estate CEO and developer for nearly 40 years, lectured real estate at Colorado State University for 20 years, and practiced yoga and meditation for 30 years. Eric was awarded The Colorado State University Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year in 2010; and Bizwest Bravo Entrepreneur of the year award for Loveland, CO in 2015. He has a unique perspective on how merging business and mindfulness can be a catalyst in changing lives. Eric is the Founder of Living In The Gap. His popular workshops teach CEOs and professionals a different way to operate mindfully while improving the bottom line. Eric has written numerous published articles in real estate and economics, and a book entitled Profit with Presence that will be published in early 2023. Eric is a regular speaker at public and private events, and a popular guest on business podcasts.