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Les Sylven

2 papers in the library · publishing 2023

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Mindful police leadership: Opening essential new pathways to 21st-century police leadership and culture

Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being December 16, 2023 Les Sylven

Canadian police managers are facing a series of daunting new challenges that will require significant personal resources to address. Growing research suggests mindfulness training, meditation, and other related contemplative practices appear to benefit leaders in other professions; however, little is known about how these practices may, or may not, be helpful for police leaders. This article...

Mindful of authority: A snapshot of the meditation and contemplative practices of some Canadian Commissioned Police Officers

Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being June 29, 2023 Les Sylven

Research into the benefits of mindfulness training, meditation, and other contemplative practices for the workplace has grown dramatically. Within the context of Canadian policing, the wellness benefits of these mental practices are beginning to be understood. However, little is known about Canadian police officers’ current use of these practices. This information is important for future...