The current pace of life marked by the digital age often makes us feel that We fall into a kind of endless spiral This is one of the reasons why we end up going through our daily lives with our bodies awake, but with our consciousness asleep.
The same thing happens with leadership, because in this environment shaken by changes and increasingly challenging situations, chaos seems to rule the roost and does not want to let go.
So… How to find that balance so necessary to carry out effective leadership? The answer is in mindfulness.
Let’s start by clarifying that mindfulness has nothing to do with lighting aromatic candles, playing relaxing music, closing your eyes and imagining a paradisiacal scenario for a few minutes. The word mindfulness is interpreted as “full attention” and has to do with the ability to be consciously connected to the present moment to carefully observe everything that happens around us from the perspective of serenity and acceptance.
Likewise, the practice of mindfulness is not reserved only for a select group of people, it is not conditioned by factors such as age, sex, profession or occupation, nor does it depend on the acquisition of extraordinary skills or academic certifications. This means that anyone can do it whenever they want as long as you keep in mind what you need to achieve it.
The results provided by “mindfulness” are as visible as they are transformative; That is why this tool has become part of the organizational culture of companies of all types and has become the key to the success of leaders and entrepreneurs.
How has the digital era influenced leadership?
It is not too far-fetched to say that being connected most of the day has become so necessary that it even seems to be an almost natural action for human beings. This happens because in a certain way we have been pushed towards a new horizon full of situations that – whether we want it or not – They make us dependent on technology and the comforts it provides
But ironically, this same atmosphere of advances and sophistication has given a bittersweet touch to the field of emotions, since factors such as stress and anxiety have been gaining more and more prominence, which causes people to adopt an unbalanced dynamic and little healthy.
Lack of attention, focus and calm It is a common problem for many leaders and although it is not a new issue, today’s accelerated pace has made it a great challenge that is imperative to overcome if you want to successfully exercise leadership.
Benefits of mindfulness for leadership and professionals
Many wonder what the secret is to being a transformational leader And although the task of leading certainly requires a series of characteristics, skills and tools, the ability to recognize the present moment and maintain connection with what is happening “here and now” facilitates the decision-making process and avoids distractions.
This is achieved through mindfulness, and below you will discover some benefits that its practice generates for leadership professionals:
How to find calm and focus with mindfulness?
Mindfulness is not a matter of carrying out practical sessions, but of gradually adapt it until it becomes a lifestyle And to find calm and focus through this powerful tool, it is necessary to develop a level of concentration that allows you to maintain attention on what truly matters.
In practice, there is a key aspect that helps you find calm and focus: it is conscious breathing By paying attention to the movements and feeling the intake and exhaustion of air, you begin to create a strong connection with your body, your mind and your emotions, absorbing the positive and letting go of the negative.
Observing and feeling the natural process of your own body from a conscious and neutral position will help you find the calm and focus necessary to discard erroneous patterns, expand your vision and face any situation, especially those where the course of things depends on a crucial decision.
Keep in mind that mindfulness requires constant practice and that the results will be greater to the extent that you make it part of your daily life.
To help you, I make available the paper version, free during the pre-launch, of my new book Mindfulness for Leaders in the digital age. Get in touch with me.
