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November Monthly Newsletter
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Final days to save $200 on Winter 5-Day Meditation Retreat! (ends December 8) Hello Mindful Leaders, How can talking to an empty chair help heal a broken relationship? Do employees find workplace well-being more important than salary? What are 4 ways to help incorporate mindfulness into a business environment? Curious about what articles stood out over the last 30 days? Having a hard time keeping up with our content-packed weekly newsletters? We've got you covered. Enjoy, and if you'r… |
November 21st, 2023 Newsletter
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Happy Thanksgiving week! As we give thanks, let's also honor the heritage and resilience of Native American communities, whose rich history is an integral part of our nation's story. Hello Mindful Leaders, What are 7 gratitude questions you can use to boost team morale and productivity? What are 4 key things to remember when giving compassionate performance reviews? Are leaders sacrificing compassion for efficiency? |
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How to Have Compassionate Performance Reviews
Key Highlights
- Mindset and Motivation: Before conducting a performance review, it is crucial to examine your own mindset and motivation. Challenge yourself to approach the conversation with a service-oriented mindset, devoid of hidden motives, and guided by compassion.
- Recognition of Humanity and Positive Intent: Recognize that the individuals involved in performance reviews are human beings with their own unique experiences and perspectives. Assume positive intent, understanding that ever…
Fostering a Culture of Gratitude in the Workplace: Simple Practices for Lasting Impact
By The Mindful Leader Team
In the hustle and bustle of the modern workplace, where deadlines loom and stress can mount, cultivating a sense of gratitude may seem like a lofty goal. However, integrating simple and effective gratitude practices into the daily fabric of team interactions can foster positive emotions and enhance the overall work environment.
Picture this: a team standup, a meeting, or a meditation session seamlessly incorporating a moment of reflection, which can easily incorporat…
November 14th, 2023 Newsletter
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Hello Mindful Leaders, Do employees find workplace wellbeing more important than salary? How can mindfulness help leaders navigate conflict by facilitating difficult conversations and appreciating sameness and differences? What are 4 major workplace benefits of mindful leadership? |
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November Mindfulness and Workplace Wellness Research Round-Up
By The Mindful Leader Team
This month, we first look at a study showing that most workers consider wellbeing to be equally as important as salary. Then, we examine how employees feel about wellness workplace initiatives before taking a deep dive into the paradoxes of showing compassion at work. Next, we explore holistic health and burnout in the workplace as well as just how important leisure activities are for reducing workaholism and work stress. We have summarized the main ideas and key take…
The Power of Love & Connection in a World of Noise & Fear
Key Highlights:
- Embodied Mindfulness for Inclusive Leadership: Utilize embodied mindfulness to address world challenges and develop leaders who are inclusive and impactful.
- Context Matters: Emphasize the importance of considering context in mindful awareness, including external factors like societal issues, conflicts, and fears.
- Paradox of Prediction and Perception: Explore the brain's role as a predicting organ and the paradox it presents in shaping perceptions, acknowledging both limita…
November 7th, 2023 Newsletter
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Hello Mindful Leaders, How can talking to an empty chair help heal a broken relationship? What are 4 ways to help incorporate mindfulness into a business environment? What are 3 signs that you need to work on your emotional intelligence? |
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Unlocking Compassion: 8-Step Gestalt Empty Chair Practice
By The Mindful Leader Team
The Empty Chair Technique is a valuable tool for self-exploration and emotional healing. By engaging in this experiential exercise, you can gain a deeper understanding of your inner conflicts and emotions, paving the way for personal growth and positive change. It is a talk therapy exercise commonly used in Gestalt therapy which was developed by Fritz Perls in the 1940s. It is designed to allow you to express your thoughts and feelings as if you were talking to a spec…
Mindfulness @Ernst & Young
Key Highlights:
- Make mindfulness relatable and accessible. Avoid spiritual or esoteric language and focus on tangible benefits.
- Build a network of mindfulness champions. Start small and gradually build your network, pitching the concept to potential champions at every introductory class.
- Collaborate with curriculum developers to integrate mindfulness into the learning and development curriculum. Ensure that programs remain true to their core principles while making them accessible and pra…