# In an op-ed, MBA student Jonathan Cook highlights Stern's Mindfulness in Business program

1 School News May 1, 2015 ![Huffington Post logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/huffpost192x144.jpg?itok=sF2Y0c9v)>

Excerpt from [The Huffington Post](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonathan-cook2/using-mindful-leadership-_1_b_7119374.html) -- "I can have all of the book learning in the world, but I must be able to see the situation, accurately assess it, and effectively apply the right knowledge. I now know that if I want to succeed as a leader I must daily train my brain to be ready for these challenges as a leader. The next time a prospective student asks me what I find challenging about business school, I will still say juggling. However, I can now confidently offer them a solution: 'Let me tell you about Stern's mindfulness program.'"

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