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Listening Skills for the Conscious Colleague

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“One of the best ways to persuade others is by listening to them.” – Dean Rusk Listening is the most rudimentary of skills. However, you might be surprised that many people are not very good at it. Or perhaps you…

6 Negotiation Pitfalls to Consciously Avoid

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“Never view obstacles in your path as the enemy. Rather, view any obstacles as detour signs to avoid pitfalls.” – Donald L. Hicks Negotiations often leave little room for mistakes and stumbles. At a high level, they are often tough, robust,…

Wisdom 2.0 2023 in Review

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As I write this, I am still buzzing from the incredible experience that was the Wisdom 2.0 Conference 2023 in San Francisco. As a mindfulness teacher and author, I was thrilled to be able to physically attend this annual gathering…

Managing Difficult Workplace Conversations

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“In the best conversations, you don’t even remember what you talked about, only how it felt.” – John Green, Work is a hard place to have hard conversations. Workplaces are focused on results and time-sensitive outcomes, and so there will always…

Staying Calm During Negotiation at Work

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“During a negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leave personalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities more objectively.” – Brian Koslow Unless the only person you work with is you, then…

Bringing Mindfulness Home: A Guide to Mindful Spaces

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The basics of interior design teach us that our moods, sleep patterns, and ability to relax will be impacted by colours, lighting, design, furniture placement, materials, and more. But let’s imagine that the old aphorism As Within, So Without holds…

How To Work Well Asynchronously

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Asynchronous work is a simple concept: Do as much as you can with what you have, document everything, transfer ownership of the project to the next person, then start working on something else. Preston Wickersham, Start-Up Mentor Introducing Async…

The Importance of Both Motivation and Consistency

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“When you look at people who are successful, you will find that they aren’t the people who are motivated, but have consistency in their motivation.” – Arsene Wenger You will probably be quite familiar with the term ‘motivation’. Motivation is…

Beyond Wellbeing Washing: Integrating A Conscious Culture

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If your company is looking to integrate wellbeing beyond the superficial, I recommend starting with these four questions and then building out your integrated wellbeing plan from there. 1. How is the wellbeing of staff linked to the overall business…

Model Leadership in 2023

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Leadership is not a popularity contest; it’s about leaving your ego at the door. The name of the game is to lead without a title. – Robin S. Sharma There isn’t really an area of life that does not change…

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