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What is a good way to start being a mindful leader
Companies like Google, General Mills, and Aetna have created mindfulness programs over the past few years. This is simply because the benefits of mindfulness are undeniable — which is something we have delved right into in the past.
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Self-compassion will make you a better leader
It’s understandable for leaders to get caught up in fear, doubt, and criticism when facing critical business decisions that will have a major impact on lives and livelihoods. But what’s needed in times of uncertainty and disruption is mental clarity, emotional balance, fortitude, and vision.
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Why emotional intelligence is indispensable for leaders?
Brilliance takes many forms, not least of which is the ability to comprehend and manage emotions. Known as emotional intelligence, this trait is often overlooked, yet crucial for success as a business leader.
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The 7 qualities of mindfulness trained in the body scan
The body scan is a great starting practice because it fundamentally trains so many aspects of working skillfully with experience. Here are seven aspects of mindfulness that are practiced in the body scan.
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Why we need more mindfulness in leadership today
I first started looking into mindfulness a few years ago, when I realized that I was starting to become too frustrated at work. Throughout my career, people had told me that I was “always calm”, which used to make me laugh, because I often didn’t feel that way.
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You need both passion and compassion to lead
Passion gets you up in the morning; it is the fuel that drives you to immerse yourself in your work and deliver results. Compassion is what you extend to others; it is the manifestation of caring and concern. Though these two concepts may not get equal time in the discussion of leadership, they are equally important.
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What is emotional intelligence? 15 ways to improve it
Equally affecting your work-life and your personal life, emotional intelligence (EQ or EI) is the ability to understand, manage, and express one's own emotions and feelings. EI also affects your engagement and navigation of interaction with other people. Basically, it is the ability to understand the emotions of the people around you.
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7 Habits of highly emotionally intelligent people
It has increasingly become accepted that emotional intelligence is an important factor in our success and happiness, not only at work, but in our relationships and all areas of our lives. So what sets emotionally intelligent people apart? Here are seven habits that people with high EI have:
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What is compassionate leadership
Leaders are often regarded for their firm ideals, strong personality, and the ability to make deep, strategic decisions. But apart from all of these, the most important characteristics of a leader is not how well they can control those around them or how many deals they can close; instead, the marks of a true leader are how they treat those around them.
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