Are you interested in learning how to become more aware of yourself and your surroundings? In this episode, Scott shares how he became the VP of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn and why he took a chance to advocate and create the position. You will learn how mindfulness allows you to be more aware and therefore have more compassion for others. When we focus on small things to show compassion, you let others know that you care about them. Scott talks about micro compassions and what you can start doing today to take positive actions to be more compassionate. There is so much to learn in this episode that falls in line with the PIES. Pop in your headphones, go for a walk, and enjoy the episode! Today’s Speaker: Scott Shute, LinkedIn VP Head of Mindfulness & Compassion Scott Shute is at the heart of LinkedIn‘s quest to create a culture of compassionate leadership, serving as VP of Global Customer Operations and Head of Mindfulness Programs. In both of his roles, Scott is working every day to align himself, his coworkers, and the company with a deeper understanding of member needs—and human needs in general—through data analysis, intentional listening, and swift action, in order to elevate LinkedIn’s collective wisdom and impact in the world. As a mindful leader, he has cultivated his mastery of meditation and awareness from his early days farming with his family in rural Kansas to leading thousands in meditation in Silicon Valley and beyond. Here we learn about the secret driver of his work and creative pursuits, including art photography and yoga, which is also the key to our happiness—with beautiful depth and a simple application that we can all put into practice.

Are you interested in learning how to become more aware of yourself and your surroundings? In this episode, Scott shares how he became the VP of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn and why he took a chance to advocate and create the position. You will learn how mindfulness allows you to be more aware and therefore have more compassion for others. When we focus on small things to show compassion, you let others know that you care about them. Scott talks about micro compassions and what you can start doing today to take positive actions to be more compassionate. There is so much to learn in this episode that falls in line with the PIES. Pop in your headphones, go for a walk, and enjoy the episode! Today’s Speaker: Scott Shute, LinkedIn VP Head of Mindfulness & Compassion Scott Shute is at the heart of LinkedIn‘s quest to create a culture of compassionate leadership, serving as VP of Global Customer Operations and Head of Mindfulness Programs. In both of his roles, Scott is working every day to align himself, his coworkers, and the company with a deeper understanding of member needs—and human needs in general—through data analysis, intentional listening, and swift action, in order to elevate LinkedIn’s collective wisdom and impact in the world. As a mindful leader, he has cultivated his mastery of meditation and awareness from his early days farming with his family in rural Kansas to leading thousands in meditation in Silicon Valley and beyond. Here we learn about the secret driver of his work and creative pursuits, including art photography and yoga, which is also the key to our happiness—with beautiful depth and a simple application that we can all put into practice.

Are you interested in learning how to become more aware of yourself and your surroundings? In this episode, Scott shares how he became the VP of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn and why he took a chance to advocate and create the position. You will learn how mindfulness allows you to be more aware and therefore have more compassion for others. When we focus on small things to show compassion, you let others know that you care about them. Scott talks about micro compassions and what you can start doing today to take positive actions to be more compassionate. There is so much to learn in this episode that falls in line with the PIES. Pop in your headphones, go for a walk, and enjoy the episode! Today’s Speaker: Scott Shute, LinkedIn VP Head of Mindfulness & Compassion Scott Shute is at the heart of LinkedIn‘s quest to create a culture of compassionate leadership, serving as VP of Global Customer Operations and Head of Mindfulness Programs. In both of his roles, Scott is working every day to align himself, his coworkers, and the company with a deeper understanding of member needs—and human needs in general—through data analysis, intentional listening, and swift action, in order to elevate LinkedIn’s collective wisdom and impact in the world. As a mindful leader, he has cultivated his mastery of meditation and awareness from his early days farming with his family in rural Kansas to leading thousands in meditation in Silicon Valley and beyond. Here we learn about the secret driver of his work and creative pursuits, including art photography and yoga, which is also the key to our happiness—with beautiful depth and a simple application that we can all put into practice.