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Aug 9, 2013
"I realize there's something incredibly honest about trees in winter, how they're experts at letting things go." --Jeffrey McDaniel
The Illusion of Control
"Control is one of humankind's greatest illusions. Let's face it -- even with all the information available and expansive educational preparation -- unexpected events often interfere with our plans and our best efforts to control an outcome or an event (and even ourselves!). And what happens to us, to those around us, and to the teams and organizations we lead when things get disrupted?" Find out from Janice Marturano, the Vice President for General Mills, Inc. and the Founder of the Institute for Mindful Leadership as she discusses how meditation and mindfulness will improve your leadership skills and make you happier at work.
BE THE CHANGE
When asked, "Are you able to be fully attentive to a conversation?" only 34 percent of participants answered positively. Pay attention to how you listen today, and see if you can strengthen your ability to be present in every situation.
