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Mindful Leadership Is a Competitive Advantage

A Mindful leader generates a great deal of power within themselves and around them. The internal power comes from the ability to control the mind rather than being controlled by the mind. When we control our minds we make better decisions, have better … Continue reading →

The Real Value of Mindfulness

I would like to continue to clarify this thing we call Mindfulness. As mentioned in a previous blog Mindfulness is a skill, not a technique. We develop the skill by applying formal techniques. These techniques are practiced in formal meditation. … Continue reading →

What Is Mindfulness, Really?

There is a great deal of confusion about what Mindfulness is and is not. Part of the issue is the actual word itself. Because it is an english word we impose assumptions that may or may not be accurate. Mindfulness … Continue reading →

Humility Is Characteristic of Mindful Leaders

Humility is often misunderstood. It can be seen as weak or indicative of lack of self assurance. But nothing could be further from the truth. True and sincere humility is pure strength and pure presence. It is indicative of a … Continue reading →

The Oneness of All Things

“A human being is part of a whole, called by us the ‘Universe,’ a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separated from the rest—a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. … Continue reading →

The Key to Success in Negotiation, Part 2

The second necessary ingredient for a successful negotiation is that the deal be win-win. What I mean by that is that you go into negotiation with the attitude of mind that the person with whom you are negotiating needs to win as well. … Continue reading →

The Key to Success in Negotiation, Part 1

A great deal goes into a successful negotiation. But there are two necessary ingredients above all. In this blog I wish to address one of these. It is “non-attachment”, perhaps the most difficult state to achieve. This, under no circumstance, … Continue reading →

Another Look at Equanimity

Equanimity has so many layers and nuances that one can not say enough about it. I mentioned in the blog last week that when we are equanimous, non-attachment occurs naturally. That may require some further elaboration. To be non-attached means … Continue reading →

What Does it Mean to Live with Non-Attachment?

The cartoon below pokes fun at one of the most difficult states to achieve. Thanks to Mary Vachon for sending along the cartoon. Non-attachment is often misunderstood. It does not mean lack of caring or giving up. In fact, it … Continue reading →

Hockey Star Wickenheiser Works Meditation into Her Routine

I thought you would be interested in the following article from TSN. We know the kind of benefit experienced from meditation in every aspect of our lives. Hayley Wickenheiser, a veteran of five Winter Olympics and leader in her sport recently introduced the … Continue reading →