Mindfulness Practices of Leaders and Its Impact on the Strategic Choices

Abstract

Psychologically strong human resources are essential for winning competitive advantages. This study examined the relationship between mindfulness practices and strategic decision-making among ethical 
leaders in human resource management. A positivist, quantitative method is used to assess the influence of techniques such as mindful breathing, mindful technology usage, 3-minute breathing space, mental gym, and daily journaling on strategic decisions (vision formulation, plan design, and execution). Purposive sampling was used to acquire data from 235 Human Resource managers and assistants using a standardized questionnaire. Correlation coefficients reveal strong beneficial links between mindful 
activities and strategic choices. Regression analysis shows a significant influence of mindful breathing, 3-minute breathing space, and daily writing, suggesting that frequent participation corresponds with 
more influence on strategic decision-making. Also, there is no significant influence of mindful technology usage, mental gyms, or apps on strategic decisions. This study adds important knowledge to the relationship between mindfulness practices, especially mindful breathing, 3-minute breathing space, and daily journaling, and ethical leaders' ability to make smart and strategic decisions in human resource management. This study suggests that organizations can use techno-supported tools in the 
workplace to implement mindfulness practices; also, in culture management, organizations should promote mental gym activities.