Thanks to COVID-19, we are all now living in a world that was beyond imagination just a few short weeks ago. For most of us, nothing in our old lives could have prepared us adequately for lockdown. Yes, we are all caught in the same storm
Learning at work can be a serious struggle. If you're stretched to the limit, and struggling with all the stuff that's already in your head, how can you possibly learn anything new? In one organization I worked for, learning came to feel downright impossible! Maybe this rings a bell for you. Information was coming thick […]
All Posts, Career Skills, Empowerment, Learning Skills, Stress
"Celebrate the varied splendor in this world, and remind yourself that it can also be found in you." ― Dr Salma Farook, Seychellois author Daily Magic I live in a country where we have sunshine almost every day. But in the last few days, something magical happened: every single day, morning and evening, we had breathtaking […]
If you hear that a new team member or manager is "emotionally intelligent," you’ll probably nod gratefully. You'll understand that he or she will likely listen to you, try to see things from your point of view, and resist jumping to conclusions. Before 1995, though, you may have wondered what on earth that phrase meant. […]
Creativity, Empowerment, Expert Interview, Stress, Uncategorized
Mindfulness is Rasmus Hougaard's bread and butter. Through his company, Potential Project, he helps organizations around the world to use mindfulness skills to improve their effectiveness. He's seen it work wonders, delivering better focus, energy and productivity. But, in recent years, he began to notice that mindfulness was just one contributory factor to a successful […]
All Posts, Decision Making, Leadership, Team Management, Uncategorized
I Am Not Myself Today We all have those days when we don't feel like ourselves. Days when you wake up and something just doesn't feel right. You can't pinpoint exactly what's wrong, and all you want to do is stay in bed, watch TV, and eat junk food. Not the most productive solution, perhaps, […]
Bridget checked Instagram over breakfast, then glanced at the text notifications on her cell. She replied to a few WhatsApps before heading off to work. Bridget’s office phone showed three voicemails. She ignored those. Then she logged on to her computer, where 108 new emails beckoned for her attention. Those would have to wait as well. […]
About This Week's Chat “Sometimes the hardest part of the journey is believing you're worthy of the trip.” ― Glenn Beck, American radio and television personality. Nowadays, many of us see police or military patrols in our cities, as we visit tourist attractions or use facilities like airports and train stations. For some people, they're an […]
"Mindfulness means paying a attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally." - Jon Kabat-Zinn Just for the fun of it, I recently tried to keep track of how many times I looked at my smartphone over a two-day period. After about half a day, I didn't feel like carrying […]
Please Join Us! What: #MTtalk Where: Twitter When: Friday, Sept 30, 2016 @ 1pm EST (6pm BST) Topic: Here, Now – The Mindful Manager Host: @Mind_Tools About This Week's Chat: the Mindful Manager Have you ever worked with someone who wasn't particularly mindful? A while ago I had the opportunity to observe just such a manager […]
Communication, Leadership, Problem Solving, Stress, Team Management, Uncategorized
