One of the most important tasks and critical tests of leadership today is the ability to inspire people with a shared vision, writes Michael Bunting, who explains that mindfulness is critical in this process Leaders who envision the future by imagining exciting and even ennobling possibilities inspire those they lead. […]
Author: Michael Bunting
How to overcome resistance to change through mindfulness
Although it’s not a simple, clean process, transformation is the territory of true leadership – and mindfulness can play a key role in change, writes Michael Bunting As a mindfulness and leadership coach, I doubt that many of the leaders I’ve worked with realised what they were taking on when they […]
How mindfulness can prevent your team from falling apart
Mindfulness plays an important part in helping leaders influence the way people feel, and can engender trust and collaboration on a team level, writes Michael Bunting I once taught a course to a dysfunctional group of executives who had strong enemy images of each other. Team trust and cooperation were low. Two people […]
How HR can train leaders to be the “nice tough guy”
Compassion and clear insight through mindfulness are important in striking a balance between “tough” and “nice” conversations for leaders, writes Michael Bunting When it comes to those tough conversations where a lot is on the line, is it better to be nice, or to be tough? Leadership development experts Jack Zenger and […]