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Mindfulness and Leadership: Powerful Ways to Improve Daily

Focus & Performance

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Marci HeermanExecutive Coach & Leadership

Development Consultant, Menttium Facilitator


When you hear the term Mindfulness, what comes to mind?

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AgendaMindfulness and Leadership: Powerful Ways toImprove Daily Focus and Performance• Understand why organizations introduce mindfulness

• Learn why managing attention is a critical skill for leaderso Impact of Multi-tasking on Performanceo Two Rules of Mental Effectiveness

• Learn practical tips on how to use mindfulness approaches everyday; o Coaching with Voice of Experience mentor

• Experience a mindful moment exercise to manage distractions

• Next Steps and Resources


Why Mindfulness in Organizations?

•Restructuring • Lay-Offs•Develop High-performing creative teams•Rapid Growth•Global Collaboration• Performance Improvement

Case Study Results• 32% Focus• 29% Work-Life Balance• 32% Effectiveness• 40% Sleep Quality• 32% Less ExhaustionSource: https://www.potentialproject.com/clients/


Statistics on Technology Addiction

Nomophobia: Fear of being without one’s cell phone:

Source Psychology Today, July 25, 2013

• 51% experience “extreme” tech anxiety

• 50% continue to text while driving despite the fact that it’s 6 times more dangerous than driving drunk

• 75% report their cell phone is never more than 5 feet away

https://www.potentialproject.com/clients/

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Mindfulness and Leadership

ImprovingFocus is Essential


What percentage of your workday feels like you’re distracted, frenzied, or in a sense of

“autopilot” or overload?

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Mindfulness Self Assessment

I find it easy to stay focused on tasks at work.

0Never

5Always


Why Smart People Underperform

AttentionDeficitTrait

Findings from Dr. Edward Hallowell, published by the Harvard Business review, author of “Driven to Distraction at Work: How to Focus and Be More Productive, HBR Press, 2015


Definition of Mindfulness

“Mindfulness is the ability to stay focused, while being aware of your

thoughts and surroundings and being able to recognize and move

past distractions as they arise.”

Rasmus Hougaard, author of“The Mind of the Leader – How to Lead Yourself, Your People and Your

Organization for Extraordinary Results”, HBR Press, 2018

https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Leader-Yourself-Organization-Extraordinary/dp/1633693422/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1509696300&sr=1-1&keywords=the+mind+of+the+leader

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I am able to stay calm under pressure.

0Never

5Always


Self Assessment: How Mindful Am I?

• I find it easy to stay focused on tasks at work.

• I maintain focus on my most important priorities throughout the day.

• I am fully present with other people in meetings.

• I have the mental energy to be creative at work.

• I pause before reacting to situations.

• I am able to stay calm under pressure.



I tend to do multiple tasks at the same time.

0Never

5Always

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Multi-Tasking and Performance

• Reduces Efficiency• Kills Prioritization• Decreases Quality• Hampers Creativity• Drains Energy• Reduces Well-being


Mindful Moment

Relax

Release

Return


PRACTICE 2 RULES

1. Focus on what you choose

2. Choose distractions carefully

Source: “One Second Ahead: Enhance Your Performance at Work with Mindfulness” 2015, R. Hougaard, J. Carter, G. Coutts

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Voice of Experience

Jennifer MeyerDirector, Center for Clinician

Advancement UnitedHealth Group


Tools to Boost Mental Performance

• Do what you can to create a trusting, connected work environment.

• Set aside e-mail until you’ve completed at least 1 important task.

• Slow down when you feel overwhelmed.

• Take a break every hour by moving, drinking a glass of water, listening to some music.

• Break large tasks into smaller ones.

• Limit screen time: set alarms to notify you when it’s time to take a performance break.


Next Steps

• Complete the Mindfulness Assessment listed in resources.

• Do 10 Minutes of Mindful Breathing (Relax, Release, Return) every day for 14 days. Keep a journal of results.

• Discuss the benefits & challenges of daily mindful breathing with your mentor. Share successes.

• Reserve some time each day free from appointments, e-mail & phone calls.

• Use a post-it note as a reminder: Focus on what you choose; Choose distractions wisely.

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ResourcesHBR Article: Breaking the Email Addictionhttps://hbr.org/2010/06/breaking-the-email-addiction-2

https://hbr.org/2017/01/spending-10-minutes-a-day-on-mindfulness-subtly-changes-the-way-you-react-to-everything

HBR Mindfulness Assessment: https://hbr.org/2017/03/assessment-how-mindful-are-you.

Mobile App for Mindfulness Daily Practice: www.Headspace.com

HBR Article: Overloaded Circuits: Why Smart People Underperformhttps://hbr.org/2005/01/overloaded-circuits-why-smart-people-underperform


Resources

TED Talk: All It Takes is 10 Mindful Minuteshttps://www.ted.com/talks/andy_puddicombe_all_it_takes_is_10_mindful_minutes

Contact Marci Heerman ([email protected]) for more information on Corporate Mindfulness Based Training Programs offered by Potential Project. www.potentialproject.com

https://hbr.org/2017/01/spending-10-minutes-a-day-on-mindfulness-subtly-changes-the-way-you-react-to-everything

https://hbr.org/2017/03/assessment-how-mindful-are-you

http://www.headspace.com

https://hbr.org/2005/01/overloaded-circuits-why-smart-people-underperform

https://www.ted.com/talks/andy_puddicombe_all_it_takes_is_10_mindful_minutes

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