Confidence is a vital leadership skill that inspires trust and motivates others to take on challenges. Surprisingly, a recent study found that 78% of leaders struggle with imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome can lead to indecisiveness, unclear communication, and erosion of trust in your team. Leaders must intentionally build confidence to ensure a healthy company culture and team success. [Read more…]
What It Means To Be Centered
In soulful leadership, you may hear about the importance of being centered. However, what exactly does that mean? In spiritual leadership, being centered refers to living actively in the present moment. You’re not looking back at the past and wondering what you could’ve done differently, you’re not looking to the “what ifs” of the future. You’re taking your tasks, situation, and life as it comes, and observing each action in the present moment. Centeredness can help to make decisions easier, and it can quell anxiety and stop new anxieties from creeping in, it can also help you to see a clearer picture when it comes to how to achieve your professional goals. [Read more…]
When You Find It Difficult To Connect
For our teams at Technalink, connection is a priority. When you operate on the same vibration as another person, you’re able to make the most of each other’s talents while creating an enriching experience out of any situation. You discover together what you’re really capable of, and collaboration moves seamlessly through all of your interactions. While connection comes easily to some, it can take a little more work for others to truly feel connected in a personal or professional setting. [Read more…]
Decision Dilemma? Three Strategies To Make A Tough Decision Right Now
Making tough calls is an essential part of any leadership role. However, a recent global study shows that 85% of business leaders have suffered from decision distress. Decision distress often arises from a lack of information, the pressure of the potential consequences, and the difficulties balancing diverse interests (all often under a tight deadline). If you are facing a tough choice, you can break out of the decision dilemma. Here are three strategies I use to make the right call when I’m facing a tough decision at Technalink: [Read more…]
Start 2024 With Fresh Energy
At Technalink, we encourage our teams to start each year fresh. New challenges, new opportunities, and new possibilities need room to grow, and there’s no better time to make that room than in the New Year. Meditation is an excellent way to aid in clearing out the stresses and the anxiety lingering from the previous year, giving you the kind of clean slate you can use to make this one your best year yet. [Read more…]
The Power of Time: Investing in Time Management for a Balanced Life
Time management is an important skill that plays a fundamental role in achieving a balanced and fulfilling life. The power of time lies in its infinite nature. Once time is spent, it can’t be recovered.
It’s so important to understand that effectively managing your time can ultimately lead to improved productivity, reduced stress levels, and a much greater sense of accomplishment.
Here are some key aspects of investing in time management for a more balanced life. [Read more…]
Meet And Defeat The Anxiety Spiral
It’s important to remember that anxiety is an emotional reaction to real-world events. It’s thinking about the “what if?” rather than focusing on what is actually happening in the present. To better look after your well being, it’s important to discover what the anxiety spiral is, what causes it, and how you can put a stop to it before it gets out of control.
Anxiety begins with stress. When we feel stress, it triggers the amygdala – or the “fight or flight” part of the brain. When this part of the brain gets going, it begins flooding the body with cortisol, or the stress hormone. This makes you feel the physical symptoms of stress like a short temper, headache, difficulty concentrating, or even an upset stomach. [Read more…]
Leading With Mindfulness: Integrating Compassion Into Leadership Practices
When we say lead with mindfulness, we are referring to incorporating mindfulness and compassion into leadership practices.
Mindfulness involves being present and fully engaged in the current moment, while compassion involves a deep awareness and concern for the well-being of others. When you integrate these elements into leadership, it can have a profound effect on both the leader and the team. [Read more…]