What Does It Mean To Be A Mindful Leader?

What Does It Mean To Be A Mindful Leader?

Mindful leadership, in a sense, is about more than just being a good leader. It’s about being a good listener and making space for other people’s ideas and opinions. At its most basic level, it’s about helping all members of your team feel heard and understood. This can be easier said than done; after all, we spend so much time talking that we don’t always have time to listen to what others are saying—or we’re just not very good at it. But practising mindful leadership requires us to step outside ourselves and really pay attention to others’ needs and desires—and then act accordingly with the intention of helping them grow as leaders themselves.

MINDFUL LEADERS ARE NOT SELF-ABSORBED.

They do not focus on their own emotions and needs over those of others. Instead, mindful leaders are aware of their own emotions and the impact that these may have on others. They also pay attention to what’s happening around them so they can concentrate on helping other people in need.

Being mindful means having both a healthy body and mind – physically as well as mentally. A person who is mindful will be able to keep themselves physically healthy as well as mentally stable throughout their lives by making sure that they eat right and exercise regularly; however, it can take more than just eating right and exercising every day for someone to become truly “mindful”.

MINDFUL LEADERS ARE BETTER LISTENERS.

When you’re talking to a mindful leader, you can be sure that they’re hearing what you have to say. They’ll ask questions and make sure that they understand exactly what the issue is before offering their thoughts and suggestions. Truly mindful leaders don’t jump to conclusions or make assumptions about what others are thinking or feeling based on their own experiences; instead, they listen carefully and try to empathise with others’ viewpoints.

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Sandy Townsend

Senior Billings/Collections Officer @ Brisbane City Council | Attention to Detail

2y

Interesting! I like it

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Zahmoul El Mays

Attorney At Law at CIVIL COURT CASES

2y

Well said

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Vaclav Sulista

Enabling Career and Business Growth through proven LinkedIn Strategies and Diplomatic Networking. Consulting with Drive and Empathy.

2y

Great thoughts again dear Kobi Simmat

Prof Maruf Islam PhD

NMF Founder and CEO, University Teaching, Int'l Development, SDGs; Focusing: Climate Action, Gender Equality, Environment, Good Health, Quality Education, and Well-being for PWD & MH; ex UN (FAO and WFP), and ex CARE USA

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Kobi Simmat, agreed and kind regards

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