Mindful Leaders navigate whitewater by facing the reality the rocks and swirling water of our current world are real (true situations). They keep calm and maintain their balance in the boat. They do not soften or sugarcoat the things they are seeing and experiencing by imagining things are different than they are. Instead, they acknowledge and communicate to others the dangers, risks, and opportunities of being in permanent whitewater....
As the coaching field grows, so does the need for mindful reflective practice, aka supervision. Leaders are not reflecting enough, especially during these trying times. They are not learning at the pace they need to so they can keep up with the changes in the business environment. It is our job as coaches to model a reflective approach. The emerging research shows coaches who attend to their well-being, continuously develop their competence and capacity, and focus on quality control are the coaches most fit for purpose....
We have all had grievances at one time or another, large and small. They are a reality of our workplace experiences and general lives....
This is a work of fiction. All characters and events in this post are used in a fictitious manner, with the intent of providing a learning experience....
There is only one aspiration for a silent retreat, and that is to be fully present and aware. By doing nothing in silence, without the usual distractions of our complicated lives, we can allow everything to be experienced fully—thoughts, emotions, and sensations—in the moments we sit, walk, eat, or hike in the woods....
The end of the calendar year, which coincides with winter in the northern hemisphere, is a natural time for reflection. With the holidays concluding things slow down, activity lessens, and a quiet emerges. Silence is here...
Wendy Palmer, author, aikido master, and teacher to leaders and coaches worldwide, passed last week. She is now an ancestor to her community and all those who will discover her legacy of Leadership Embodiment....
“Timing is Everything” is a proverb used in all walks of life. It is often associated with comedians telling jokes in such a way that they are well received and have the maximum effect....
How does going fast help me lead more efficiently and effectively? How does it limit my effectiveness? What would slowing down do for my leadership?...
The aim of our ethical journey as leaders and coaches is to embody ethical maturity. This means integrating all we experience and learn into an ethically sound way of being and doing....