Dr. Les Sylven - Meditation, Mindfulness, & Leadership

Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott Allen

Dr. Les Sylven has been a police officer in Canada for over 30 years, serving with three different police organizations in a wide variety of roles, from a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer in a rural community to a municipal Police Chief. During his policing career, he was actively involved in numerous public safety initiatives for which he was recognized by the Governor General of Canada, receiving the Order of Merit of the Police Forces in 2020.
He is a life member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and an active member of the International Leadership Association.
A Quote From This Episode

• "For me, your breath is with you all the time."

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Dissertation: Mindful of Authority: Exploring the Practice of Meditation, Mindfulness, and Leadership with Commissioned Canadian Police Officers
• Organization: Cascade Institute
• Book: Strength in Stillness by Bob Roth

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for ILA's 26th Global Conference in Chicago, IL - November 7-10, 2024.

About The Boler College of Business at John Carroll University

• Boler offers four MBA programs – 1 Year Flexible, Hybrid, Online, and Professional. Each track offers flexible timelines and various class structure options (online, in-person, hybrid, asynchronous). Boler’s tech core and international study tour opportunities set these MBA programs apart. Rankings highlighted in the intro are taken from CEO Magazine.

About Scott J. Allen

• Website
• Weekly Newsletter: The Leader's Edge

My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

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1. Exploring Police Leadership and Reform (00:00:00)

2. Benefits of Daily Meditation Practice (00:09:42)

3. Mindful Leadership in Public Safety (00:20:50)

4. The Future of Policing (00:28:33)

5. Navigating Stress in the Workplace (00:38:28)