Effective leadership requires much more than technical expertise or mastery of a set of social skills.

Especially in a world of uncertainty and rapid change, leaders must also exhibit an extraordinary level of self-understanding and self-control. Such leaders have integrity.

Meditation is one way to gain perspective, deal with stress, and exercise better judgment when dealing with complex issues and professional relationships.

Perhaps more fundamentally, it helps a leader gain integrity, that is, a coherent set of values on which to base decisions.