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…]
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…]
Handling Your Anger as a Leader
“Do not maintain anger or hatred. As soon as anger or hatred arises, turn your attention to your breathing in order to see and understand the nature of your anger or hatred and the nature of the persons who have caused your anger or hatred.” (Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh, a world renowned writer, poet, scholar and Zen Buddhist monk.)
As a leader, how do you deal with anger?
Do you blame others for causing your anger?
When anger engulfs us, we suffer and we bring suffering to others.
Could it be that when we are not mindful, we say and do things that create our own suffering as Thich Nhat Hanh suggests? [Read more…]
Introduction to Mindfulness for Businesses and Organizations
Imagine the value to your organization if employees were:
- Focused in the moment, working on projects and communicating with customers
- Calmer in their responses with challenging customers
- Attentive and less judgmental in listening to their peers
- Able to respond positively to change and unpredictable situations and events
You DON’T Like MY Idea?
As a leader, do you believe you “own” your ideas? If so, what happens when someone questions your ideas or provides feedback that you don’t agree with?
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As A Mindful Leader, How Do I Plant Healthy Seeds?
“Every time we practice mindful living, we plant healthy seeds and strengthen the healthy seeds already in us. To succeed, we need to cultivate a good reserve of refreshing seeds.”
(Thich Nhat Hanh)
As a mindful leader, what are the healthy seeds I want to plant? Where do I plant healthy seeds? How do I manifest these seeds?
Our work environment is an ecosystem, and the master gardeners in the ecosystem are mindful leaders.
What are some healthy seeds you want to plant as a mindful leader? [Read more…]
The gift of mindfulness and how it changes me
It’s one thing to read about mindfulness, but clearly another when tested … to put it into practice …. under difficult situations.
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