Te cuesta gestionar tu equipo. ¿Cómo puede el mindfulness ayudarte a convertirte en un mejor líder?

Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally. Mindfulness is a powerful tool for enhancing leadership skills & fostering a positive work environment. By cultivating self-awareness, improving emotional intelligence, reducing stress, & fostering a culture of mindfulness, leaders can become more effective, resilient, & compassionate. As leaders embrace mindfulness practices, they not only enhance their own well-being but also inspire their teams to excel & thrive

For me, it's all about being able to pay attention to your attention. When im facilitating--or in any kind of group conversation for that matter--its about noticing what stories my mind gets caught up in, versus really being able to focus my mind on what matters most. And this is what I believe as a leader is one of the most important skills: noticing where your or your team's attention is, and moving it from there to where it needs to be....and then having it stay there.

There are many techniques to foster more effective communication. For example, non-violent communication (Rosenberg). However, if you aren’t able to take a step back, pause for a moment before “reacting” to a difficult communication, then no communication technique will help because you’ll forget to use it in the moment. Instead you’ll just react in your typical patterns (and perhaps regret it later). Mindfulness can create a little space between stressor (e.g. a critical comment by a coworker) and stress reaction (e.g. yelling), which opens up space for new ways of communicating.

The key thing here for me is to be able to quiet down all the millions of distractions that can come up in our own minds when we are communicating: "am I being perceived well, do they like me, how is this going, why are people whispering in the corner, will I forget what comes next...." The mind goes on and on and on with its incessant trails of thought. But none of that actually allows us to connect with ourselves and our audience to intuit and sense into what most needs to happen now. And thats where mindfulness allows us to control the constant whirling of our minds and really centre in and ground our attention on the present moment. From there, real communication can actually take place.

A Heightened sense of perception is a natural outcome of mindful practices. Being centred, calm and rooted in the present aligns one with their inner voice. Since the mind is uncluttered with extraneous chatter, attention is freely available to what’s happening inside and outside us. So team morale, team frustrations, pressures etc are instinctively perceived by the mindful leader. He could himself start a dialogue so team gets a chance to vent their feelings. Listening emphatically, non- judgementally and offering appropriate support also comes naturally to a mindful leader Feedback too can be given honestly but gently. Even when he himself is tired/beat, mindfulness gives him the fortitude to be a pillar of strength for team

Think before you speak. Mindfulness helps you think first. The more you become aware of your thoughts and feelings, the more articulate you become. Mindfulness helps you communicate calmly, clearly and compassionately. Who doesn't want to be a great communicator, right?

Embarking on this mindfulness journey felt like learning to dance without stepping on anyone's toes—awkward at first but graceful with practice. It started with small, intentional steps: a mindful minute before answering emails, a deep breath before meetings. Now, it's part of our team's rhythm, a beat we all move to. We've woven mindfulness into the very fabric of our workday, creating a symphony of presence that's as productive as it is peaceful. And the best part? It's a dance anyone can join, no fancy footwork required.

Mindfulness offers a path to calmer, more effective leadership. 1st , when I am feeling overwhelmed, I acknowledge these feelings without judgment. When interacting with my team, I truly listen without interrupting. I Focus on the present moment and what they're saying. Mindfulness helps to connect with team's emotions. See things from their perspective and respond with empathy, leading to a more supportive environment. By calming my own mind, I communicate clearly and concisely. This reduces misunderstandings and helps in collaboration.