Vast research has found that people who regularly practice gratitude: đ Have more energyđ Are less likely to be depressed, anxious, or lonelyđ Experience a higher quality of sleepđ Get fewer headachesđ Feel stronger social connectionsđ Are happier and more optimisticđ And are more emotionally intelligent than those who don’t. These are all important qualities that help us be impactful leaders at both work and home, so maybe it should be Thanksgiving every day of …
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, many leaders came to me and asked, âHow can I support my colleagues who lost everything?â Maybe your colleague didnât go through a natural disaster, but has experienced other hardships like the ending of a relationship or job, the diagnosis of a disease, financial difficulty, or the loss of a loved one. As an emotionally intelligent leader, you know that whateverâs happening in someoneâs personal life also affects their …
When we experience adversity in our personal or professional lives, many of us stop doing the things that contribute to our well-being and long-term success. The challenge we face seems to require 100 percent of our energy and attention. And while, initially, you may have to drop everything and attend to the crises at hand, the quicker you get back to doing those things that support your well-being and success, the quicker youâll bounce back from …
We know that mindfulness is an essential tool for balance, success, and emotionally intelligent leadership. And we know deep down the best tool known to man for improving your mindfulness muscle is⌠meditation! Even just 5 â 10 minutes a day makes me more focused, creative, productive, and patient with my family, clients, and team. Vast research backs up these findings! New meditators often ask (amongst many other things) whether guided meditations are âgoodâ. Better than …
Our question of the week (or of a lifetime): Is work/life balance really achievable? âBalance isnât even real,â you might be thinking. Or, âItâs not possible for someone like me⌠(with my job, my children, my life experiences).â If you feel this way, you arenât alone. Many people believe that balance is a myth. But I am here to tell you that balance is 100% real, possible, and attainable for everyone, including you. People who believe …