Mindful Leadership “Presence” in Depth
We’ve all been out of our depth 🫧
Frantically grasping for the sides when overworked. Or gasping for air when we’re overwhelmed by stress.
We might even hit rock bottom with Burnout.
So we’re forced to:
🫧 Put aside time for self-care.
🫧 Take sick leave for overwhelm.
🫧 Involuntarily make life changes.
But a Mindful Leader doesn’t do this.
Why?
Because whether they’re:
↓ Out of their depth
↓ Going under
↓ In deep water
↓ Hitting rock bottom
They can find…
“Mindful Leadership Presence in Depth”
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↓ Out of their depth
They become curious in unfamiliar waters. Recognising ‘perfect’ conditions can never exist. Mindfully pausing not panicking.
They know their limits.
They know to seek help.
↓ Going under
The signs of stress will already have shown. And having counted cost, they take preventative measures.
They invest in their self-care.
They protect others.
↓ In deep water
They won’t resist or deny challenges. Accepting of pressures they must face. And trusting they can find calm in deeper water.
They act purposefully.
They authentically inspire.
↓ Hitting rock bottom
They recognise their lowest point may be their deepest learning. And the courage to show vulnerability leads others to a sense of safety.
They invest in self-compassion.
Not self-criticism.
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There’s no coming up for air 🫧
When presence can be found in depth.
Which level is familiar to you?
Waves of Transformation
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