Today's fast- paced environments have created a breed of people, and a breed of executives, who suffer from an imbalance: a lot of action with little or no reflection. Living and working in such environments result in compromised health; stress and anxiety; burnout; misunderstandings and conflicts; ineffective communication; etc. Executives must learn to stop, slow down and reflect on their core values and the direction of their organizations. The article provides sixteen odd benefits from a reflective retreat.