I had business travel recently. When I fly, I look forward to my time to just reflect, think, maybe nap, read, and just be. No phone or computer. It is a rare gift. [Read more…]
Demystifying Mindfulness
A mindfulness colleague shared with me several months ago the importance of demystifying mindfulness. She said we need to break down the definition of mindfulness and make it real for people, tangible, and relevant.
So, this is what I did in a recent session I facilitated for IT leaders on Cultivating Mindful Leadership. We briefly discussed the core elements of mindfulness: [Read more…]
Spring Time Mindful Reflection
Here is a list of challenging questions for leaders that are as important as the metrics used to measure a leader’s performance
In my work with leaders, I emphasize that our organizations have a climate not unlike our ecosystem. How we care for the climate we live in greatly influences the sustainability and welfare of life. Likewise, how leaders care for the organizational climate greatly influence the sustainability and welfare of people’s lives that work in it. [Read more…]
You Can’t Think Your Way Through Anger
Let’s talk about anger! When leaders act out of anger in reaction to others, people feel it and it negatively permeates the work environment. [Read more…]
In the news: Train Your Brain
Want to be more present and less anxious at your profession and in your life? It may simply be a matter of becoming more mindful.
For companies, becoming collectively more mindful can foster deeper cross-functional relationships, spark greater innovation and drive growth across the organization, say training experts.
Repetitive thoughts got you down?
How many thoughts does a human being have per day?
According to research by Dr. Fred Luskin of Stanford University, a human being has approximately 60,000 thoughts per day.
And, 90% of these thoughts are repetitive (Got Inner Peace? 5 Ways to get it now by Christine Comaford, 4/4/2012).
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Build a Successful Team in the Workplace
Practicing Mindfulness is Critical to Thriving Teams
One of the great enigmas in the workplace is why do some teams fail and others thrive. We may have some answers by virtue of an amazing study done by Google called Project Aristotle.
In 2012, Google embarked on an initiative to “study hundreds of Google’s teams and figure out why some stumbled while others soared.” They conducted intensive data analysis with 699 people that were divided into small groups each given assignments that required different kinds of cooperation. [Read more…]
On The Air: Disconnect to Connect with Kevin Pokorny – Insight on Business
Kevin is on the air again! We hope you enjoy the following radio broadcast below from Insight on Business: News Hour with Michael Libbie
Take some time to disconnect so you can connect with Kevin as he and Michael Libbie discuss:
Do you ever wonder why you seem so distracted without the ability to connect with people? Could it be our cell phone habit? How? Meet Kevin.
See with New Eyes
One of the benefits in practicing mindfulness is becoming nonjudgmental, to be able to see what may not be on the surface, and then to see with new eyes.
Recently, I met a friend for early morning coffee and conversation. We began discussing the impact of the internet on our relationships, workplace, and social behavior.
He poised a question: “How do you see the internet? Do you see it as a tool to be used or something else?” [Read more…]
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