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.’

Always Look For Those Things In Others That Are Worthy Of Respect

‘It’s easy to find things to criticize in other people. It’s also fairly easy to find those things in others that you, and others, should respect– if you look. Look for, and acknowledge ‘diamonds in the rough,’ those things in others that are worthy of respect.’- Gregg Ward with Walter G. Meyer

No one is perfect. We are not perfect. If you want to know other people, do not judge them. Don’t judge them before you see them. Don’t focus on people’s weaknesses. Focus on what they are really good at- the thing that makes them unique. If you look for, you will find it.