The Spirituality of Silicon Valley

Heather Sells
07-16-2016

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Silicon Valley is once again tapping into ancient spiritual and biblical practices to boost performance and productivity.

The online business website Quartz noted recently that start-up companies like Nootrobox encourage employees to fast on Tuesdays to increase cognitive functioning.

Many Silicon Valley companies also offer classes in meditation and mindfulness which thousands of workers attend.

Dr. Kathleen Patterson, director of the Strategic Leadership program at Regent University's School of Business and Leadership, says it makes sense that companies would encourage spiritual practices for their employees as a way to develop them holistically.

She spoke with CBN News about how fasting can help employees and why more companies are hiring corporate chaplains and spiritual officers.

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About The Author

Heather
Sells

Heather Sells covered wide-ranging stories for CBN News that included religious liberty, ministry trends, immigration, and education. She’s known for telling personal stories that capture the issues of the day, from the border sheriff who rescues migrants in the desert to the parents struggling with a child who identifies as transgender. Heather joined CBN News in 2005 after reporting and producing in local television news markets across the country. She holds a master's degree in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois-Springfield and a B.A. in political science from Wheaton