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David Bradford received his PhD in social psychology from the University of Michigan. He’s the Eugene O’Kelly II Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Emeritus at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he developed the course Interpersonal Dynamics. “Touchy-Feely,” as it’s referred to by students, has been the most popular elective at the GSB for over 45 years and was featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and on the Today show.

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Sharon Salzberg, one of America’s leading spiritual teachers, has practiced Buddhist meditation for 50 years. In 1976 she cofounded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and she has taught meditation and delivered keynotes around the world. Salzberg is the author of numerous books including the New York Times best seller Real Happiness and Real Change: Mindfulness To Heal Ourselves and the World. She has contributed to Time, O, and Yoga Journal, among others, and she hosts The Metta Hour, a podcast featuring interviews with leaders in the meditation and mindfulness movement.

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Radically Happy (2018) is a practical yet personal guide to achieving true happiness. In it, timeless Eastern wisdom meets modern Western practicality as it teaches the keys to happiness according to a Tibetan Buddhist monk and a former Silicon Valley technologist. Packed with scientific insights and meditation exercises, it provides a toolkit for achieving a genuine, lasting sense of well-being.

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Phakchok Rinpoche hails from a long line of great spiritual teachers and is a master in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, holding the prestigious title of Khenpo. He teaches meditation in universities all over the world.

Erric Solomon is a meditation instructor who leads seminars and retreats in corporate settings, prisons, and temples across Europe and the United States. Previously, he was a top Silicon Valley tech executive.

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The Art of Living (2017) offers wisdom on how to fully experience every moment of every day. Many of us are consumed with fears or busyness that prevent us from engaging with the wonder of life. But by expanding our understanding of existence and embracing mindfulness practices, we can overcome the obstacles that stop us from truly living.

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Scott Barry Kaufman is a humanistic psychologist. He holds a PhD in cognitive psychology from Yale University and has taught at multiple prestigious institutions, including Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, and New York University. His previous books include Ungifted and Wired to Create.

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