By Salwa Rahim-Dillard — 2021
Regardless of demographic background, we all share a basic need to belong, to be accepted, and to avoid rejection.
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When it comes to supporting employees to thrive despite the emotional fallout of the pandemic, leaders (and mindfulness) have a critical role to play.
There’s a growing understanding—and resources—to allow us to take control of our minds and of our own well-being.
Want to grow your well-being? Here are the skills you need.
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Leaders who want to keep an edge at work should hone these three soft skills, says Jacqueline Carter, author of The Mind of the Leader.
Ruth King-"Something alarming happens when we think or hear the word ‘racism’. Something deep within us is awakened into fear...This activation happens to all of us.” "So, having the intention that you are going to be in this dialog means you’re not going to turn away from it...
Our mindfulness practice is not about vanquishing our thoughts. It’s about becoming aware of the process of thinking so that we are not in a trance—lost inside our thoughts.