The ability to cultivate mindfulness in our lives can be a tremendous asset when it comes to effective leadership. What is mindfulness? According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, one of the North American pioneers in mindfulness studies, mindfulness describes the ‘awareness that arises through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgementally.’
To be an effective leader for others, you must first start with self-leadership. One of the keys to effective self-leadership is MINDFULNESS.
By learning to become more mindful, you can transform your personal and your work life.
Watch the video above to learn about the nine specific traits of a mindful leader (source: M. Gonzalez, ‘Mindful Leadership’). Enjoy!
Corina is a change agent, equine-assisted master coach, mindfulness practitioner and culture strategist. She is the co-owner of Brainpower360, an all-encompassing leadership and team development, and recruiting company. For over 30 years, they have provided their clients with workforce solutions and executive leadership training, ranging in such industries as manufacturing, IT, engineering, automotive, and more. Brainpower360 not only provides services to connect the right staff with the right organization, but also works to develop corporate cultures, inspire teams, and help people maintain and reclaim good health through resilience training and mindfulness interventions.
