Recently Bill George had an article at the Harvard Business Review (hbr.org) entitled "Mindfulness Helps You Become a Better Leader". He talks about some of the work they are doing at Harvard Business School as well his courses in Authentic Leadership.
"We are challenging students to think hard about their definition of
success and what's important in their lives. Instead of viewing success
as reaching a certain position or achieving a certain net worth, we
encourage these future leaders to see success as making a positive
difference in the lives of their colleagues, their organizations, their
families, and society as a whole"
George emphasizes that leaders should routinely clarify their values and priorities. Important to this process is a daily practice such as meditation, journaling, prayer, or reflecting while walking, hiking or jogging. This connects to Stephen Covey's concept of "Sharpening the Saw."
There are many small things that you can do every day to help put your values in practice and impact colleagues, family members, and friends. Go out of your way to say a sincere "thank you" or "good job". Spend a little extra time with someone close to you. Ask one more open-ended question and then just listen.
URL for article: http://blogs.hbr.org/hbsfaculty/2012/10/mindfulness-helps-you-become-a.html
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