The Cause & Effect of Mindful Leadership

Most of us were taught that creativity comes from the thoughts and emotions of the mind. The greatest singers, dancers, painters, writers, and filmmakers recognize that the most original, and even transformative, ideas actually come from the core of our being. Core creativity emerges when we’re in a state of open-mind consciousness, which evolves from a state of consciousness called mindful inquiry.

It isn’t difficult to become a mindful leader if you are willing to make an effort to develop some type of mindfulness practice and be open to the process.  One very effective way is through meditation as it allows us to listen and pay attention to what we might otherwise overlook-whether it’s a fresh idea or a new way of perceiving a situation-enhancing our creativity and letting go of our obstacles to innovation. Just taking a five to ten minute break in the middle of your day to mediate can allow you to clear your head and tap into your core creativity.  Many artists, philosophers, leaders, and thinkers throughout time have intuitively used mindful awareness to further their inner development.

Through mindfulness you learn to have a more Zen way of looking at the world, knowing that anything you cause is an energy flow emanating from the core of your being. You realize what you are doing and take responsibility for the effects you create. If we all tried to be more mindful, the world will be a better place in short order. So set your mind on what you want and direct it with power and positive strength.