Why Mindfulness Fails at Work and the Fix That Sticks with Mo Edjlali
Why Mindfulness Fails at Work and the Fix That Sticks with Mo Edjlali  
Podcast: Dealing with Feeling
Published On: Mon Jan 26 2026
Description: What if productivity isn't about moving faster, but about training your brain to be still? Mo Edjlali joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feelings to map out mindfulness that actually works in modern workplaces. No guru voice. No fluff. Just practical habits that hold up under pressure. In this conversation: Mindfulness explained simply and why state vs trait matters The outcomes leaders actually care about, like focus and clarity Implementation that lasts, grassroots first then leadership support A simple rollout you can try this week: a 20-minute window of silence Why many programs fail and how to build on-ramps people will use If your brain feels on fire—or mindfulness has felt cringe or unrealistic—this episode is your playbook. About the guest: Mo Edjlali is founder and CEO of Mindful Leader and author of Open MBSR. Open MBSR: https://www.openmbsr.com Connect with Marc Brackett: Website: https://marcbrackett.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/marc.brackett X: https://x.com/drmarcbrackett Meta: https://facebook.com/drmarcbrackett LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drmarcbrackett Dr. Marc Brackett's Books Permission to Feel Dealing with Feeling Explore Marc Brackett's work at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, where he serves as founding director, and learn more about RULER—an evidence-based, systemic approach to SEL developed at Yale that supports leaders, educators, students, and families in building emotional intelligence and creating healthier school climates. A special thank you to the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence for supporting this webcast. I also want to thank Oji Life Lab for their generous support. Visit https://ojilifelab.com and use promo code DEALINGWITHFEELINGS to save 25%.