Awareness encompasses all of our experiences, from the practical to the profound. To engage others and drive change, leaders need awareness of critical data and the focused attention to cut through distractions. Leaders should strive for a deeper awareness of themselves, because who they are—their purpose, values, and identity—is how they lead. What we do with our attention and our presence within in our bodies in every moment dictates how we live and lead. This is awareness at work. ...

We ended last year in silence (https://mindful-leaders.com/ending-a-year-in-silence/) as a way to find solace and peace with all we had lived through in 2020. This year we end with gratitude. We appreciate and honor all we have in our lives, past and present, and we acknowledge all the possibilities ahead of us....