080: Unlocking Workplace Potential Through Gratitude and Meditation with Lori Saitz

In this episode of Evolve: A New Era of Leadership, I'm joined by Lori Saitz. Lori shares her journey and profound insights on integrating meditation and gratitude into workplace wellness strategies.

Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast "Fine is a 4-Letter Word." As the CEO of a forward-thinking health and wellness company, she is dedicated to guiding corporations toward nurturing healthier, more productive work environments. With a comprehensive background in wellness strategies and employee engagement, her mission is to help businesses implement programs that not only improve the well-being of their teams but also contribute to their bottom line through increased performance and reduced absenteeism.

At the time of this writing - Lori is currently living a nomad life while cat-sitting in states across the southeast U.S. You can often find her in her sanctuary, aka the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:

• The Power of Meditation: Lori emphasizes the importance of meditation in maintaining focus, creativity, and overall mental health. She shares her personal journey with meditation and how it has been a cornerstone of her wellbeing.
  
  

• Gratitude in the Workplace: Exploring the scientific benefits of gratitude, Lori provides practical techniques for incorporating gratitude practices into daily routines, boosting productivity and fostering a positive work environment.
  
  

• Customized Meditations: Lori offers insights into how personalized meditations can be a powerful tool for individuals, enhancing their focus and emotional well-being.
  
  

• Wellbeing and Productivity: The discussion highlights the direct correlation between personal wellbeing and professional productivity, stressing the need for leaders to adopt and promote wellness practices.

We talk about:

• 00:00 Intro

• 02:32 Lori's Journey to Zen Rabbit

• 06:38 Wellbeing and Productivity in the Workplace

• 10:11 The Power of Gratitude

• 17:27 Integrating Meditation and Gratitude

• 22:30 Debunking Meditation Myths

• 26:04 The Power of Gratitude in Meditation

• 36:46 Personal Growth Through Nomadic Living

• 38:55 Daily Meditation Practices
  
  

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Connect with Lori

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/

• Twitter: https://x.com/zenrabbit

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoriSaitz/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/workplace-zen-6903503194832658432/ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/ 

• https://zenrabbit.com/ 

• Free 6-minute gratitude meditation: https://zenrabbit.com/gratitude-meditation/ 

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