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 Covid-19 crisis has middle managers squeezed. You have had to take a pay-cut, lay off employees, and deliver bad news up and down the org chart. You have been working from home for weeks and feeling stressed because there is no light at the end of the tunnel. What can you do to stay focused and upbeat during this uncertain time?
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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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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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The more focused you are, the faster and higher you will rise in the ranks at work. This was the conclusion of a study which Potential Project did with 35,000 managers and leaders across the globe. Other studies have found that high levels of focus make you feel more balanced and productive and be perceived as a better leader. The message is clear: to be successful and happy, focus and deep work are key.
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Mindfulness at work is not just about finding a place to meditate during your workday—it has to do with being mindful about the relationships you have with your coworkers.
Our workplaces are not just about getting things done, because if you do not have good relationships with your co-workers, your tasks are more difficult and your results are limited.
So, how can you create better relationships at work?
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If you want to inspire yourself with fresh ideas to grow your business, try these three steps to approach challenges in a creative way that may just lead to an unexpected brainchild that could create a massive impact on your bottom line.
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Work life is full of challenges that can drain us and create stress. Tara Healey of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care suggests four ways to make our work routines more mindful.
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