We are off for the next two weeks and will be back with more summer break mindful moments when we return … until then … stay safe and keep working on your leadership skills!
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“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” – Lao Tzu
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Many wise elders suggest that the source of grace already dwells within our own consciousness. In other words, we needn’t to go out and search for it. What is merely required is the ability to change our view.
For today’s mindful moment, as an exercise to help shift negative energy into a more positive one, let’s focus our thoughts on what we are thankful for. This exercise can be used to help shift our awareness in how we view a negative situation, or approach others whose actions are the result of negative input. With this different perspective and positive input, we can rediscover the grace that already resides within and use that to help us make more compassionate choices in our lives.
Well, that’s it for this week. Until next time … keep working on ways to effect positive changes in your life.
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“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.”
― Maya Angelou
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Many great philosophers propose that human beings become what they believe. In other words, a person’s beliefs helps shape their identities as well as what they feel to be true about themselves. In many cases, however, people aren’t sure what their beliefs are, because many are hidden and unconscious; or they change as a result of their life experiences.
As a medical practioner, Dr. Chopra (2013) suggests that even though beliefs people hold about themselves may be either mild mannered or extremely passionate, those beliefs still contribute to who we they are and the individual they evolve into. He further states that people who become more self-aware, are naturally more mindful individuals. As a result, their choices and actions are made with a greater clarity because they comprehend how their beliefs helped them to evolve and form their identities (Chopra, 2013). To sum up, in order to truly understand ourselves, we should examine our beliefs more closely throught the lens of self-awareness.
Well friends, that’s a wrap for this week. I hope you have been enjoying our Summer Break Mindful Moments series. Until next time … focus on developing your self-awareness skills and see if it helps enhance your leadership abilities!
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“Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is.” ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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References:
Chopra, D. (2013). Belief gives us identity. Retrieved June 12, 2016, from Becomewhatyoubelieve: https://chopracentermeditation.com
Beliefs are Dynamic and Alive!
At the Chopra Meditation Center, patrons are asked to ponder the following concept: “every person’s perceptions and beliefs are always in motion, constantly influencing their thoughts, feelings, and behavior.” In addition, the counselors reveal that as individuals, our unconscious beliefs always have an effect on us as well. However, in order to use the power of belief to our greatest benefit, they disclose that we must first become self-aware. By doing so, we are better able to align our beliefs with our deepest spiritual aspirations. Then, using techniques like self-reflection, prayer and meditation, we can begin to see our beliefs manifest as greater love, purpose, and we will also start to experience a true sense of meaning in our lives (Chopra, 2013).
For today’s mindful moment exercise, take a moment to recall a scenario where the thoughts and beliefs of others influenced your perceptions. Next, envision a new scenario, one that is a reflection of your highest potential in that circumstance. Then, consider the following questions, “What choices have I been making in this situation? What new actions can I take from this moment forward that will help me achieve my new goal?”
That’s it for today’s summer break mindful moment exercise. Until next time … keep working on your leadership skills!
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“What each of us believes in is up to us, but life is impossible without believing in something.” ― Kentetsu Takamor
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References:
Chopra, D. (2013). Belief is dynamic and alive. Retrieved June 12, 2016, from Becomewhatyoubelieve: https://chopracentermeditation.com/experience/index/16
A Mindful Moment
For today’s summer break mindful moment exercise, let’s ponder the following question, “What do we feel we need more of in our lives?“ Next, write down the answer(s) and go back to it throughout the day. According to author Deepak Chopra, the purpose of this exercise is to allow the answer(s) to help us form a clear intention of whatever it is we desire. Then, we are in a better position to plant the seed of this intention into what he identifies as the fertile soil of the unified field and allow the positive flow of the universe to take care of the details (Chopra, 2014).
That’s it for this week’s summer break mindful moments. Until next time … let’s keep our thoughts focused on existing in a realm that consists of unbounded creativity.
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“The appearance of things changes according to the emotions, and thus we see magic and beauty in them, while the magic and beauty are really in ourselves.”
Kahlil Gibran
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References:
Chopra, D. D. (2014). The reality of abundance. Retrieved June 4, 2016, from choprameditationcenter: https://chopracentermeditation.com/experience/index/3
A Mindful Moment
This week we are launching a new Mindful Moment summer break series. We begin by taking a closer look at the reality of abundance. World renown author and alternative medicine pioneer, Dr. Deepak Chopra postulates, that in order to experience the reality of abundance in our lives, we can begin by taking time to witness examples of abundance within and all around us. He suggests that by creating a list and referring to it throughout our day, that within no time, we will start to see the myriad of riches the universe presents in every moment, and begin to experience true abundance consciousness (Chopra, 2014).
That’s it for now. In the meantime, for today’s summer break mindful moment exercise, let’s remember to observe the abundance that surrounds us.
Until next time …
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“Abundance is a state of mind in which you believe you are intrinsically creative. You recognize that the universe is abundant, and that you are an expression of the universe.”
Dr. David Simon
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References:
Chopra, D. D. (2014). The reality of abundance. Retrieved June 4, 2016, from choprameditationcenter: https://chopracentermeditation.com/experience/index/3
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The thing I love most about going on vacation is that I get to leave behind any kind of schedule. My entire life is scheduled from morning to night, and when I’m on vacation, there is no schedule. – Kelly Clarkson
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We are on summer break and will return with new posts in the fall. Until then … keep working on your organizational and leadership skills!
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Laughter is an instant vacation. – Milton Berle
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In today’s post, we continue our discussion on how new technical systems can assist in stimulating a business. When I began my career in the music industry, a new technical system was introduced to us at Capitol Records. At that time, the support staff which included paralegals and administrative assistants, were introduced to an upgraded technology. Prior to this change, traditional electronic typewriters were the standard issue at the time. However, for those of us in Business Affairs and the Legal Department, due to the enormous size of the contractual documents we produced, those plug-in typewriters were replaced with word processing machines. This change was made so that more information could be stored to manage the large legal documents we produced. Most staff members affected, like me, became excited at the prospect of the new technology and welcomed the change. The new system allowed staff members to produce and save lengthy document templates in an electronic format. In addition, errors and corrections could be made on a terminal monitor, rather than relying on a flawed auto-correct button and ribbons the typewriters provided that involved a more primitive white out method. The new technology meant that mistakes could be corrected on a terminal screen alleviating the need to print a document before it was complete thereby saving time and production costs. Up until that point, large documents were typed out manually. Corrections were generated on documents that sometimes left unattractive blemishes and marks from the white-out methods employed.
Other staff members were fearful and not as eager to embrace the new technology as it meant they were required to learn and train on a new system. This was frightening to many of the old timers who were reluctant to change. The more enthusiastic personnel who were not technology challenged, however, embraced the material change and welcomed the opportunity to learn a new organizational procedure. Once the learning curve phase was complete staff members were transformed into motivated individuals whose enthusiasm helped them become more effective and productive in the workplace.
For all those who shy away from change, Howard Means (2001) reminds us that before the internet there was Arpanet. Word processors can be traced back through laptops and desktops to the 30 ton ENLAC (electronic numerical integrator and computer). Cars were preceded by steam powered tricycles and trains by wind propelled land ships (p. 17). Digital technologies are an important tool in today’s world. As the economy continues to evolve, businesses will and should seek innovative solutions to enhance and develop their organizations.
Well that’s it for this week. We will be off for a while to enjoy the summer break. In the meantime, keep working on your self-management skills and stay safe!
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Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don’t think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without talking about the other.
Bill Gates
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References:
Means, H. (2001). Money and power: The history of business (p. 17). New York, NY: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
This week my research work centers on how new technologies and material changes transform businesses’ expectations and the kind of changes they stimulate. For instance, in today’s economy, globalization helped changed the markets and business environment dramatically in how organizations operate. New countries, governments, leadership, and markets emerged which helped create a global economy that stimulates both opportunities as well as conflict. The dismantlement of the Berlin Wall for example, which once again unified East and West Germany, was one example of a social change that transformed the region. In addition, the European Union’s goal was to create a cohesive economic culture. This also helped change the face of global markets which helped entrepreneurs sprout in places like the Balkans, Russia, and Siberia. These social changes helped shift the face of the former Soviet Union.
Information technology in the meantime, helped redefine traditional business models by altering work performance, production costs, and how information is used and managed. The methodologies of how organizations collect, store, manipulate, utilize and transmit information helped lower costs while increasing the value and quality of services and products. Information technology is after all, the heart of e-commerce strategies and organizations (Cummings & Worley, 2008).
As a result, managerial innovation responded to globalization and information technology by accelerating their impact on institutions. New networks, strategic alliances and virtual corporations, for instance, provide new ways of manufacturing goods and delivering services. Companies and individuals that implement new initiatives, are in a better position to address preliminary conditions, including initial ideas, investments and control systems. In his book, The Origin and Evolution of New Businesses, Amar Bhide (2000) purports that the following differences in conditions can affect:
Most individuals, however, eager to start a new enterprise, typically face inadequate conditions due to reasons like, the lack of innovative ideas, experience and/or credentials for that matter. Plus, they tend to experience significant capital constraints. On Thursday, we will conclude our research on the role new technical systems play to assist in stimulating commerce and how it affects global and social change.
Well, that’s it for today! Until next time … keep building your leadership and management skills!
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You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.
Buckminster Fuller
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References:
Bhide, A. (2000). The origin and evolution of new businesses (p. 196). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Cummings, T., & Worley, C. (2008). Organizational development and change (9th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.
