Leah Weiss

Leah Weiss is a scholar and writer specializing in the application of meditation in secular contexts. She teaches courses on compassionate leadership at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and is a Senior Teacher and Trainer for Stanford’s Compassion Cultivation Program, founded by HH the Dalai Lama. She also directs Compassion Education and Scholarship at HopeLab, an Omidyar Group research and development nonprofit focused on resilience.

Can Companies Train Employees to Be Less Prejudiced?

By Leah Weiss | May 29, 2018

Today, Starbucks is closing its stores to educate employees about racial bias. Will it work?

How to Bring Self-Compassion to Work with You

By Leah Weiss | March 15, 2018

We need to move past self-criticism and negative self-talk to be happier, more resilient, and more successful at work.

Can We Be Mindful at Work Without Meditating?

By Leah Weiss | January 21, 2016

Leah Weiss explains how to bring more awareness, compassion, and purpose to work without a meditation cushion.