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Category Archives: Mindful Meditation

To Be Compassionate Is to Be a Strong and Courageous Leader

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 →

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

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 →

Being Present Means Being FULLY Engaged in Whatever You Are Doing

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 →

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

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 →

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

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 →

Mindful Leadership Interview by Global TV The Morning Show – April 19, 2012

Last week I was interviewed by Global TV The Morning Show and I thought the interview might be of interest to you.  We talked about various topics, including what it means to be a Mindful Leader, personal transformation and inspiring … Continue reading →

Mindful Leadership Interview by Joseph Planta of thecommentary.ca

Last week it was my pleasure to be interviewed by Joseph Planta of thecommnetary.ca.  We discussed my newly released book Mindful Leadership: The 9 Ways to Self-Awareness, Transforming Yourself, and Inspiring Others.  Among other things we talked about how to … Continue reading →

Mindful Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – Start Each Day by Creating a Positive Intention

There are many opportunities each day to practice being positive. The first is to work with intention. You may wish to get into the habit of creating an intention for each day when you wake up. This is very simple … Continue reading →

Being Positive Is an Integral Part of Being a Leader

Being positive is an integral part of being a mindful leader. Positivity is multifaceted and includes having a can-do attitude, being of service, and being grateful. It involves being a positive force in your life, your family, your organization, your … Continue reading →

Mindful Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – Apply Equanimity When You Feel a Need to Control

Life offers many opportunities to practice equanimity every day. For example, when colleagues or subordinates are not approaching a situation the way you would, you may find yourself getting impatient or annoyed. This is a great opportunity to allow yourself … Continue reading →