David Hassell is a business columnist, speaker, and serial entrepreneur who believes that when leaders institute cultural practices that support each person in being and becoming their best self, high performance and uncommon loyalty naturally result. As co-founder and CEO of 15Five, David and his team have developed industry-leading continuous performance management software and the Best-Self Management methodology which helps organizations create environments where people can truly thrive and put their unique strengths and talents to work in service of a mission they believe in. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Company: 15five Website: 15five.com Blog: 15five.com/blog Podcast: 15five.com/podcast Twitter: @Dhassel Most Influential Person His ex-partner, his son's mother Effect on Emotions “I think through a lot of meditation in 2010, I started feeling more open and a lot less anxious and worried.” “It has given me space if I'm having emotions where I can breathe and feel it more deeply.” Thoughts on Breathing “It's a huge part.” “If we can use the breath to breathe more deeply and bring ourselves into a calm state, we can get more global awareness over whatever situation we're in.” Suggested Resources Book: The Power of Now Book: Wherever You Go, there You Are App: Headspace, Calm, Insight Timer Bullying Story “My son is a little bit smaller for his age at 6 and he's on the last soccer practice of the year. He was wanting to withdraw from the team because the bigger guys are telling him he was 4. We were able to talk about what's going on there. He doesn't have to be as affected by some of these things.” “I think we really had a good dialogue and he became more confident to say NO if that situation came up again.” Free Gift Do you need to buy a URL, aka website address or a domain name? Go to www.Hover.com to purchase domain names. Full customer service by web or phone. Get $2.00 off your 1st purchase www.MindfulnessMode.com/hover