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Walden University ScholarWorks Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection 2015 Te Perceptions and Lived Experiences of Leaders Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: A Phenomenological Investigation Denise A. Frizzell Walden University Follow this and additional works at: htps://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations Part of the Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons, and the Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Commons Tis Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection at ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact Walden University College of Management and Technology This is to certify that the doctoral dissertation by Denise Frizzell has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. Stephanie Hoon, Committee Chairperson, Management Faculty Dr. David Banner, Committee Member, Management Faculty Dr. James Bowman, University Reviewer, Management Faculty Chief Academic Officer Eric Riedel, Ph.D. Walden University 2015 Abstract The Perceptions and Lived Experiences of Leaders Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: A Phenomenological Investigation by Denise Frizzell MPA, California State University, East Bay (Formerly Hayward), 1997 BS, California State University, Sacramento, 1993 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Management Walden University November 2015 Abstract Despite the gap between the demands of the global work environment and the maturity of its leaders, minimal research exists on the trend of the practice of mindfulness meditation and the developmental experiences of leaders, thereby resulting in a growing divide between theory and practice. Consequently, leadership scholars have little understanding of how an increasing number of leaders experience mindfulness meditation. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the perceived impact mindfulness meditation had on leader development for 20 manager-leaders who had a regular (at least 3 days a week) mindfulness-meditation practice. The primary recruitment strategy included outreach to potential participants affiliated with professionally oriented mindfulness groups on the social networking site, LinkedIn (geographic location was not relevant in this study). The primary conceptual framework was Day’s conceptualization of leader development. The central research question addressed leaders’ perceptions and experiences of the impact of mindfulness meditation on their development as leaders. A modified Stevick–Colaizzi–Keen data analysis procedure was used in this study. Key results included the identification of 10 core themes and the associated conclusion that leaders who want to contribute solutions to global challenges will have to access more of their potential, which may require consideration of techniques that foster vertical learning. The primary recommendation includes the serious consideration of mindfulness meditation by leaders and organizational decision makers of development investments. This study has implications for positive social change in that a better understanding of how leaders experience mindfulness meditation may provide direction for leaders and organizations about developmental practices that support leadership effectiveness. The Perceptions and Lived Experiences of Leaders Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: A Phenomenological Investigation by Denise Frizzell MPA, California State University, East Bay (formerly, Hayward) BS, California State University, Sacramento Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Management Walden University November 2015 Dedication May whatever benefit that results from this endeavor support leaders in their most important journeys of all–their inner journeys to wholeness. Acknowledgements I owe my deepest gratitude to Beverly, my spouse, life partner, and best friend for her unwavering support, encouragement, and confidence in my ability to complete this doctorate journey. I also extend heart-felt appreciation to all the research participants who generously contributed to this study and my dissertation committee members whose guidance made this dissertation possible. Table of Contents List of Tables .......................................................................................................................v List of Figures .................................................................................................................... vi Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study ....................................................................................1 Background of the Study ...............................................................................................2 Problem Statement .........................................................................................................4 Purpose of the Study ......................................................................................................6 Research Questions ........................................................................................................6 Conceptual Framework ..................................................................................................7 Nature of the Study ......................................................................................................11 Definitions....................................................................................................................12 Assumptions .................................................................................................................12 Scope and Delimitations ..............................................................................................13 Limitations ...................................................................................................................13 Significance of the Study .............................................................................................14 Significance to Practice..........................................................................................14 Significance to Theory ...........................................................................................15 Significance to Social Change ...............................................................................15 Summary and Transition ..............................................................................................16 Chapter 2: Literature Review .............................................................................................17 Literature Search Strategy............................................................................................17 Conceptual Framework ................................................................................................17 Literature Review.........................................................................................................21 i The Leader’s Journey .............................................................................................21 Leader-Development Interventions .......................................................................29 Organizational Best Practices for Leader Development ........................................34 Emerging Trends ....................................................................................................37 Mindfulness Meditation .........................................................................................46 Mindfulness, Employees, and the Work Environment ..........................................49 Mindfulness Meditation and Leader Development................................................51 Summary and Conclusions ..........................................................................................53 Chapter 3: Research Method ..............................................................................................55 Research Design and Rationale ...................................................................................55 Role of the Researcher .................................................................................................57 Methodology ................................................................................................................58 Participant-Selection Logic ....................................................................................58 Instrumentation ......................................................................................................60 Procedures for Recruitment, Participation, and Data Collection ...........................60 Data-Analysis Plan.................................................................................................61 Issues of Trustworthiness .............................................................................................62 Credibility ..............................................................................................................62 Transferability ........................................................................................................62 Dependability .........................................................................................................62 Confirmability ........................................................................................................62 Ethical Procedures .................................................................................................63 Summary ......................................................................................................................64 ii Chapter 4: Results ..............................................................................................................66 Research Setting...........................................................................................................66 Demographics ..............................................................................................................66 Data Collection ............................................................................................................69 Data Analysis ...............................................................................................................69 Evidence of Trustworthiness........................................................................................72 Credibility ..............................................................................................................72 Transferability ........................................................................................................72 Dependability .........................................................................................................72 Confirmability ........................................................................................................72 Study Results ...............................................................................................................73 Theme 1: More Integrated and Balanced Leadership ............................................74 Theme 2: Greater Self-Regulation .........................................................................76 Theme 3: Commitment to the Practice ..................................................................77 Theme 4: Enhanced Self-Awareness .....................................................................79 Theme 5: Improved Work Relationships ...............................................................80 Theme 6: Greater Inner Calm and Peace ...............................................................82 Theme 7: Greater Self/Other Empathy and Compassion .......................................84 Theme 8: Deeper Listening and Being Present......................................................86 Theme 9: Personal/Professional Crisis ..................................................................87 Theme 10: More Tolerance for Ambiguity ............................................................89 Summary ......................................................................................................................91 Chapter 5: Discussion, Conclusions, and Recommendations ............................................92 iii

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