Technalink believes that one of the best tools for cultivating mindfulness in meditation is focusing on your breath. If you want to observe something that is happening in the present, your breath is always there, one of your best tools to quickly and easily deploy for the purposes of meditation and being in the present.

However, it’s possible to focus too much on this. [Read more…]

Technalink has always appreciated that being a good listener is one of the most valuable and underrated social and managerial skills we have. But one thing many people don’t realize about developing a stronger sense of mindfulness is that it can go a long way toward making you a better listener as well. [Read more…]

One of the most rewarding parts of leadership is seeing someone’s potential before they fully recognize it themselves. You spot the decision-making instincts, notice the work ethic, and maybe even catch a glimpse of your former self reflected in you. You know they’d be a great leader, but they need to know it too. Unfortunately, many high performers struggle with high levels of insecurity, and before they can become the fully realized leaders they are inside, they have to build their confidence. Luckily, they have you to help. [Read more…]

As leaders, we make decisions all day. However, sometimes the path forward isn’t clear. Often, I have to choose between two tough options or weigh a high opportunity cost. When I face a tough choice, I reach for my mala. With some simple mala practices, I can get out of the huddle and see things clearly. For decision-making, I use fluorite mala beads. Fluorite helps you sort through competing thoughts, reduce overwhelm, and see patterns more clearly. [Read more…]

For the longest, we’ve been taught that leadership looks like confidence turned up to full volume for maximum output. The loudest voice. The strongest opinion. The person who walks into a room and immediately takes over.

But if you look a little bit more closely at the leaders that people actually trust right now, you might notice a different pattern emerging. They’re not the loudest in the room. They’re the most present. [Read more…]

As a new year begins, Technalink, like many of you, is looking at ways to make things even better in this time of renewal and commitment. One thing people may be considering is learning how to meditate. If you’re considering this, you should be aware that meditation can offer several benefits. Here are seven things that meditation could do to help you. [Read more…]

Compassion has often been treated as something that’s just “nice to have” in leadership. It’s always been something you bring out when things are going well or when it’s most convenient. The unspoken assumption has been that empathy slows down decisions or weakens our authority. Well, the opposite is actually true.

Compassionate leadership isn’t about being permissive or avoiding hard conversations. It’s about understanding people well enough to lead them effectively. [Read more…]

Technalink, like the rest of the world, now finds itself looking at a period of great uncertainty. The world is in a state of flux, with things in the spheres of politics and economy experiencing a tumultuous time and a lot of change, none of which is easily predictable. While this is an understandable source of anxiety, uncertainty doesn’t mean you have to live with that anxiety. It is possible to live in uncertain times with grace and acceptance through actions such as meditation. [Read more…]