Self-Awareness and Mindfulness Still Matter!

February 3, 2020

Today, self-awareness and mindfulness may seem like fads that have reached the end of their respective life cycles. They have become so mainstream that people have started to dismiss them. But the truth is that self-awareness and mindfulness still matter. A lot! These ideals have always mattered; and they always will, even after publications like the Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review stop writing about them.

Are Your Assumptions Hurting Your Ability to Lead?

October 15, 2019

For leaders, making assumptions is an essential part of the role. However, when leaders fill in the gaps of their understanding with assumptions instead of communication, it can lead to chain reactions of bad decisions and miscommunication. Effective leaders are smart, and they are multifaceted in their skill sets. Therefore, sometimes they can rely on their assumptions about situations being fairly accurate, but leaders are far from infallible. When they let their assumptions about behavior and scenarios take the place of communication, they cut themselves off from their people, which alienates the workforce and can drive engagement downward.

Don’t Believe these Empathy Myths!

August 12, 2019

Empathy is a quality that is sorely lacking among many of today’s leaders, even though it is exactly what is needed within modern organizations. Some leaders have dismissed empathy altogether, continuing to subscribe to old-school leadership tactics and models like “command and control.” Other leaders, however, may be curious about empathy and how it can enhance their leadership, but are sometimes swayed by powerful, persistent myths. These myths may seem like the truth, but they are far from having any relevance in today’s world. Let’s take a look at a few of the more troubling empathy myths and break them apart one by one.

A Guiding Light on the Path to Emotional Intelligence

July 29, 2019

Enhancing emotional intelligence is actually quite difficult – leaders need to put forth a strong effort and fail many times on the path to improving their EQs. Many simply give up and fall back into familiar patterns. Others try and try again, hoping the same methods will produce different results. The truth is that if you have been unsuccessful at improving your emotional intelligence, it doesn’t mean you have failed. Rather, it means you need to try some different methods. Or you may need to enlist the help of another person who can supply you with much-needed perspective and coaching.

5 Daily Practices of Emotionally Intelligent Leaders

July 22, 2019

Today I want to dig a little deeper into the types of habits that successful leaders employ to ensure they keep their EQs sharp and healthy. Some of these habits are shockingly simple. Others are a bit more challenging. All of them are potentially powerful for you as you transcend to the next level in your leadership.

How Did Emotional Intelligence Become Essential for Leadership?

July 8, 2019

Do you suspect that your leadership could benefit from an emotional intelligence boost? Perhaps you’re reluctant to look deeply inside yourself for the answers to these questions, and I get it. Working on emotional intelligence is not easy, and it forces people to confront themselves in ways that can be uncomfortable. However, your ability to improve your EQ could pave the way to your transformation into a truly great leader.

How Mindfulness Helps Leaders Outside Their Organizations

April 1, 2019

Yes, mindfulness is a practice that can definitely improve your professional fortunes as a leader. But it is much bigger and more powerful than that. When you see mindfulness as little more than just a “brain hack” to give you a leadership edge, you’re not looking at it properly — and you are unlikely to experience any of its benefits. For leaders who want to get the most out of mindfulness, I think it’s important to look at how it impacts every aspect of life — not just what happens in the office between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

What Can You Learn from These 7 Mindful Leaders?

March 25, 2019

Today I want to talk about mindfulness in the real world. You see, mindfulness is not an abstract concept or a lofty ideal to try to live up to; it is something real, and successful leaders have integrated into their daily lives and their respective organizations. The results of their efforts have strengthened their leadership abilities in significant ways.

3 Mindfulness Mistakes — And How Leaders Can Avoid Them

March 18, 2019

In last week’s blog post, I described how mindfulness can help leaders perform more effectively. It can help leaders like you reduce stress, remain open to new ideas and concepts, stay present and improve overall health. I can tell you that from personal experience, mindfulness has been an absolute game changer for me and my ability to perform. And I have seen how the cultivation of a mindfulness practice has helped countless leaders from various industries gain an edge in their respective roles