Why We Need More Mindfulness In Leadership

<p>Stress is a common part of every workplace, and leaders experience it more than most. In one particularly stressful part of my leadership career, I started to notice myself getting more frustrated and upset at situations in my workplace.</p> <p>I decided that I wanted to make sure I was calm and composed and able to take on stressful work environments without flying off the handle. After receiving some advice from a senior colleague, I decided to give mindfulness exercises a try.</p> <p>Mindfulness takes a little practice, but it isn't difficult. It really helps you to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings and how you are responding to situations in your life.</p> <p>In this episode I share some tips on mindfulness that can help you remain calm and composed in your leadership role. After all, people are looking at us to provide a good example... we are role models, even if we don't really feel like it!</p> <p>If you like this episode, I'd be ever so grateful if you could <strong>please leave a review on <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thoughtful-leader-podcast/id1452121137" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a> here</strong>. It really helps other leaders find the podcast so we can help create better workplaces around the world. Thank you in advance!</p> <p>Don't forget to join the <strong>Thoughtful Leader Community forum</strong> at <a href= "https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/community/">www.thoughtfulleader.com/community/</a> to have your say on this episode, share your experience or post a question which I could answer on an upcoming episode!</p> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Article: <a href= "https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/mindfulness-in-leadership/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Why We Need More Mindfulness in Leadership Today</a>.</li> <li>Resource: <a href="https://zenhabits.net/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Zen Habits</a>.</li> </ul>