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Category Archives: Mindful Meditation

Mindful Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – Changing the “Failure” Mindset

In order to really learn from a situation it is helpful to change the “failure” mindset to a mindset of “changing course”.  As a Mindful leader, how you handle a situation that has not met your expectations will seriously impact … Continue reading →

There Is No Such Thing as Failure, Just the Need to Change Course

As a leader it is important not to get caught in the trap of viewing outcomes as failures.  When you perceive something as a failure your ego is inextricably linked.  This can cause you to enter the blame game (blaming … Continue reading →

Mindful Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – In that Place of Stillness Is Your Greatest Power

The reality is that calmness and relaxation generate mental and physical power.  They enable you to make better decisions because you are more able to be present and aware.  Consequently, you are less likely to be impulsive and more likely … Continue reading →

Reduce Stress to Experience Greater Fulfillment

One thing that stress does is rob you of pleasure and fulfillment, at work and at home.  If you are stressed at work and are unable to decrease and manage the stress, it will also impact your personal life.  You … Continue reading →

Mindful Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – Listen to the Body to Create Calm in the Mind

The body and the mind are constantly communicating.  Sometimes you will be conscious of what they are saying and sometimes you will be unaware.  Your mind looks to your body to see if there is a reason to be concerned.  … Continue reading →

A Calm Mind Brings Inner Peace

As the holidays quickly approach calmness and inner peace take on greater importance.  We sometimes mistakenly think that some people are calm naturally and others are not, as if the ability to be calm is something that you are either … Continue reading →

Mindful Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – Awareness Enables You to Make Better Decisions

Awareness will enable you to maintain sound judgment and make better decisions because moment by moment you’ll see what is arising within you.  You won’t be blindsided or hijacked by emotions that are out of control. When you are aware … Continue reading →

Being Aware Means Being Awake in the Moment

Being aware has many layers, but it begins with being self aware.  This implies that you are aware of your thoughts and feelings moment by moment.  You are aware of how different people and situations affect you.  You are aware … Continue reading →

Mindful Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – Stay Open to the Discomfort to Stay in the Present Moment

As you move through your day whether in a meeting, hearing the news, having a conversation at home or at work, notice when a thought enters your mind that says, “I don’t want to be here”; “I am wasting my … Continue reading →

To Be Present Is to Open Your Heart to Everything

Being present has many layers.  In last week’s blog I mentioned that as a Mindful leader it means being present regardless of circumstances – being right here, right now.  And with more concentration, clarity and equanimity, you can go a … Continue reading →