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Monthly Archives: May 2012

Mindful Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – Cultivate Self Compassion

Posted on May 31, 2012 by admin

Self compassion is often over looked.  Like the topic of compassion in general, self compassion is equally misunderstood.  It is often interpreted as selfishness.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  In order to be compassionate towards others you must … Continue reading →

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To Be Compassionate Is to Be a Strong and Courageous Leader

Posted on May 28, 2012 by admin

Compassion is rarely truly understood. It’s often seen as weakness, something like a bleeding heart. And because it may be seen as a weakness, it is considered by some to have no place in leadership. But, in fact, this could … Continue reading →

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Mindful Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – If You Experience Recurring Unpleasant Thoughts, Do Not Argue With the Mind, Rather Look to the Body for the Answer

Posted on May 26, 2012 by admin

Sooner or later we all experience unpleasant or unproductive thoughts.  In some cases they may be obsessive thoughts.  These are thoughts you just can’t seem to get out of your mind and they are unsettling. When this happens the customary … Continue reading →

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Being Present Means Being FULLY Engaged in Whatever You Are Doing

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

To be fully present means that you are completely focused, clear and equanimous.  You are completely engaged with the present moment. There is no wanting this moment to be any different than it is.  And when that happens, you experience … Continue reading →

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We All Have the Opportunity to be Mindful Leaders – Interview with Shelley McLean 580 CFRA News Talk Radio

Posted on May 16, 2012 by admin

On Monday I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Shelley McLean of 580 CFRA News Talk Radio in Ottawa.  We discussed how every single person, regardless of role, has the opportunity to exhibit Mindful leadership with every interaction.  By training … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Micro-Meditation – Globe & Mail Article – April 23, 2012

Posted on May 2, 2012 by admin

This week in the Globe & Mail I did an interview on Micro-Meditations or what we call Mindfulness in Action Strategies, essentially what I write about as tips for being Mindful in your day.  There appears to be great interest … Continue reading →

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