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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 →

Book Launch Address Correction

We look forward to seeing you at the Mindful Leadership Book Launch tomorrow 6:00-7:30pm at Ben McNally Books. Please note a correction to the address. The invitation indicated 336 Bay street. The correct address is 366 Bay Street. My apologies … Continue reading →

Through Equanimity We Gain and Maintain Our Personal Power

Equanimity develops as you train your mind, just as focus and clarity do. Equanimity is not something that you have full control over. Rather, you create the groundwork for equanimity to naturally arise in your life and in your experiences. … Continue reading →

Mindful Leadership Book Launch Reminder

This is a quick reminder about the Book Launch of Mindful Leadership: The 9 Ways to Self-Awareness, Transforming Yourself, and Inspiring Others.  It will be held next Thursday, March 29th 6:00-7:30pm at Ben MacNally Books.  Below are the details. If … Continue reading →

Maintain a Daily Practice to Cultivate a Mindful Life

There is no substitute for a daily Mindfulness practice.  A daily practice enables you to become proficient at the techniques. And this proficiency enables you to more easily be Mindful in your daily life.  The other thing that happens is … Continue reading →

Mindful Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – If You Want the Benefits of a Mindful Life, Make a Commitment to Yourself to Develop a Daily Practice

If you have decided that you aspire to live a Mindful life then commit to yourself to develop a daily practice and to be Mindful in your life.  This will include formally practicing a particular technique or set of techniques … Continue reading →

Mindful Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – By Training Yourself to Just Listen, You Develop Clarity

You will find plenty of opportunities to improve your clarity as you move through everyday life. For example, if you are in a meeting, you can choose to work with sight (what you see, such as the person who is … Continue reading →