Tag Archive: mindful leadership

Inspirational Leadership Article by Maynard Brusman, June 24, 2021 What does inspirational leadership look like in your organization? Let me ask: what impact do inspiring leaders have on performance, both organizationally, and at an individual level? View page

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The Matter of Business Ethics Article by Maynard Brusman, March 17, 2021 We are making great strides in corporate social responsibility. Many reflect changes in business policies and practices. But when it comes to business ethics, are we really improving? View page

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A Simple Model to Create New Habits Article by Maynard Brusman, February 7, 2021 The process of habits includes neurological cravings for the pleasure-inducing neurotransmitter dopamine, which motivate us to take action. However, motivation alone is not enough to help us change our behavior and create a habit. View page

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When Distractions Become Habits Article by Maynard Brusman, February 7, 2021 To be sure, some behaviors make for good habits. This includes the behaviors you stopped doing, especially when distractions become habits. In today’s business world, this can make a big difference in your success. View page

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The Next Wave in Leadership Development: Habits Article by Maynard Brusman, January 11, 2021 As a leader, what role do you take in your own leadership development? If 2020 taught us anything, it was the importance of seeing the big picture without losing sight of the small details. This requires a tremendous skill in balancing priorities, energy, and focus. And while most great leaders can take pride in their ability to multi-task under stress, this year has really tested their abilities. View page

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Mindful Leadership-Self-Kindness Boosters Article by Maynard Brusman, December 29, 2020 Work to cultivate greater feelings of kindness. Think of times when you felt a strong connection with someone—a meaningful conversation; a shared success or loss—and journal about the experience. This exercise will reinforce your sense of connection, and satisfy that human need to belong. View page

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Strengthen Your Workplace Teams Article by Maynard Brusman, November 30, 2020 As a leader, what is your strategy to strengthen your workplace teams? The way we live and work has changed tremendously over the past nine months. In many organizations, this shift occurred in a matter of weeks, if not days. As leaders offered greater flexibility, employees quickly adapted to new demands and learned and improved their skills. View page

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Bad v. Good Apology Article by Maynard Brusman, November 4, 2020 When we hear an apology, we know if it’s bad or good. But offering an apology is a different experience. View page

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Leading Through Mistakes Article by Maynard Brusman, November 4, 2020 Business leaders today are not exempt from making mistakes. While we like to believe their judgment is getting better, certain behaviors make them vulnerable to err, such as mindset failures, delusions, mismanagement, and patterns of unsuccessful (or poor) behavior. Our wishful thinking, denial, and other forms of avoidance often prevent us from seeing their errors—or the mistakes we make. View page

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