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Mindfulness helps leaders be better by assisting leaders in connecting with their target audience, improving their products, thinking strategically, and communicating goals effectively. In my article, “Leader Mindfulness – 5 Ways to Benefit Now”, I discuss the term mindfulness and leader benefits to regular mindfulness. As leaders take on roles as coaches, mentors, and managers, mindfulness has become an increasingly important aspect of leader self-development. A 2018 study found that when leaders fail to manage their stress constructively, more than 50 percent of their employees perceive their leader as harmful or ineffective. Mindfulness techniques can take various forms. Meditation, stretching, breathing, and observation are all mindfulness techniques. In experimental research, mindfulness has been found to improve memory, reduce distraction, and increase empathy. Often mindfulness is linked to successful sports and public figures. For example, Derek Jeter and even the late Kobe Bryant have acknowledged the benefits of mindfulness techniques such as…

I often discuss the importance of leaders utilizing all tools at their disposal to increase their effectiveness. In my recent blog, I discuss holistic health and the benefits of adding a holistic approach to the leader’s lifestyle. I want to provide another hidden gem for leaders, business owners, entrepreneurs, etc., leader mindfulness for this article. What is leader mindfulness? The term “mindfulness” refers to the practice of being completely aware and in the moment. A mindful person pays attention to what is happening around them both mentally and physically in a nonjudgmental way. Now apply this concept to your role as a leader; you will be more effective if you can focus your mind and slow down the million and one things going on around you to genuinely see and understand what is happening around you. When I envision mastering mindfulness, I envision Neo when he was finally able to…

The concept of holistic health has gained popularity in recent years. It’s one of the latest buzz words that conjure images of sitting crossed legged, meditating with your eyes closed in a lush green field. Or the woman standing on one foot in an impossibly unbalancing yoga pose as she looks out at sea. As these images cross your mind, you are probably wondering, what in the world does this new age Tom Cruise foolery have to do with making me a better leader. Well, I’m hoping to shed some light on what are holistic health tips for leaders. By the end of this article, you understand the importance of holistic health and how it can help you maximize your leadership skills.  Before we begin, leaders should understand What is holistic health? What are holistic health benefits?How can you start incorporating holistic health into your life? Holistic health is not any…

Are you ready for our 2022 Leadership Book Challenge? If you follow Unlit Leadership, you know that I am all about leader self-development. A key to self-development is increasing your knowledge. What better way to enhance and expand our expertise than to commit to reading and learning more during 2022?  Why is reading so important to leader self-development? Great leaders know that they are seldom the most intelligent person in the room. If they are, then that leader lacks the experience to recognize the importance of surrounding themselves with brilliant individuals. We understand that we should always look for ways to better ourselves, whether through surrounding ourselves with those that challenge us, taking on tasks that place us out of our comfort zone, or taking time to improve on our own. Reading is one of the secret weapons of the leader striving to self-develop. Reading makes it easier for your…

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