Why We Need Mindful Leaders

‘A mindful leader embodies leadership presence by cultivating focus, clarity, creativity, and compassion in the service of others.

Leadership presence is a tangible quality. It requires full and complete non judgmental attention in the present moment. Those around a mindful see and feel that presence.’- Janice Marturano

We need mindful leaders because they know what we are going through in life. They know how to connect with people. They are not just leading people. They are also leading themselves. They know when to act. They know when to respond. They don’t react to things. Instead, mindful leaders respond to things.

Above all, mindful leaders know where they are going. And they know when to say, ‘enough is enough.’

Don’t Wait To Be Treated With Respect

Don’t wait for people to treat you with respect. Whatever it is that you want from other people, you must give it out. Be the first person to love people, to respect people, and to treat people with dignity.

Nothing is free. If you want love, then give love to others. If you want to be treated with respect, then treat others with respect. And it will come back to you.

According to Gregg Ward, ‘Be the first to respect. Don’t wait to be treated with respect before being respectful. Be the first to treat everyone you meet, even perfect strangers, with respect.’