Today, mindfulness training involves learning to become aware of mind, body and emotions.

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The authors of a new study wanted to determine whether short-term mindfulness training might help improve the working memory, focus, and ultimately, the GRE scores, of kids who took a two-week class on mindfulness.

FORBES: The 'New' Benefits Of Mindfulness: Improved Memory, Focus, And GRE Scores

After being so completely moved and inspired by her own experience, Marturano invited her friend Saki Santorelli to co-develop a mindful leadership curricula and together began teaching retreats and courses at General Mills that combined the basics of mindfulness with the training of leadership excellence.

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Below she shares her thoughts on why mindfulness is needed now more than ever, her personal practice, and what it was like to bring this training to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

FORBES: Get Off the Treadmill: Former Corporate VP Brings Mindful Leadership to the Business World