The Role of DBT and MBSR in Developing Agile Leadership: A Conceptual Review

Abstract

The positive effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on leadership are gaining attention due to the effective use of positive psychology in workplaces. The demands on leaders to manage these changes, keep up with the pace of change, and adapt to such rapid changes and innovation are increasing as a result of the rapid contemporary changes that are occurring everywhere. Organizations are working to develop leaders who are more Agile and mindful to keep up with the trends in the rapidly changing digital world and, at the same time, address the issues and demands of their workforce. This study aimed to understand if the Mindfulness based Interventions, particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) help in building Agile leaders.  This review found a positive influence of Mindfulness-based intervention techniques- DBT and MBSR on Agile leadership qualities. Those leaders are more trustworthy and are quicker to handle rapid changes and are quick in making decisions. While both approaches improve performance and self-awareness, comparative studies show that DBT offers more structured interventions for behavioural change and emotional regulation, making it better suited for rapid changes. Leaders who are agile and aware can make quick decisions, manage multiple teams effectively, and relate to and comprehend the issues that employees face as well as project-related issues. Agile leaders that are mindful and trustworthy inspire their staff to work harder. These traits in a leader enable the success of the organisation since they are more aware of their surroundings and focused on the present. Further quantitative research on DBT and MBSR is needed to support the study's preliminary findings.