My job is to get leaders from Point A to Point B. That might mean getting them from {distracted} to {focused}. Or perhaps it could be a shift from {disconnected} to {empathetic}.
In all of these scenarios, we are using mindfulness as a tool to become a more effective leader. Making that shift requires more than just a quick overview of mindfulness techniques. It’s not an intellectual shift; for change to stick, new habits must become habitual.
I break this down into three stages.
First, you have mindful experiences. You feel what it means to be calm, clear and focused. You see the benefits.
Second, you use daily practice to strengthen specific skills: observing your breath, noticing your feelings.
Third, you actually change who you are. Your personal traits shift. Thanks to neuroplasticity, your brain actually changes. You don’t simply act differently; you are different.
The end result is you become a better leader: more self-aware, with greater clarity and focus. Distraction becomes an abnormality.
3 Steps to Mindful Leadership