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We also talked about how easy it is to end up in a cycle of manic activity. It's enjoyable, very addictive, but not sustainable. We must contest it, and mindfulness has been proven to enhance our ability to be more strategic and less reactive. It helps you prioritise better, be more aware of your intention and staying in line with your own values which can lead to more ethical decisions.
The other highlight for me was the questions and discussions on the dichotomy between mindfulness (being calm and content) and leadership (being ambitious). It's easy to think that we can only be the one or the other – like two opposing ideas cannot interact – but as it's not about what we're doing but rather about what we're seeking. To be excellent in our work is different from striving for excellence in our work. Both are ambitious but the latter seeks an outcome which is holistic.
From the Q&A
- Watch the Q&A here – you come in right after our meditation. James lead us through S.T.O.P. which you'll find below.
- How to practice S.T.O.P.
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