Leadership Through Crazy Times: The Zen of Renewal through Mindfulness

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1 Leadership Through Crazy Times: The Zen of Renewal through Mindfulness Dave Johnson PhD, CNS-BC, LCSW, LMFT Professor: University of Saint Francis (260) CNS-BC: Parkview Total Health: (260) Facebook: Invisible Inklings (free monthly mindfulcise)

2 Objectives: Program Participants will be able to: Define Mindfulness; Describe Brain Physiology using Mindfulness; Cultivate Mindful Behaviors; Apply the Practice to both Personal & Leadership Settings; Report Tangible Benefits; Enhance Emotional Intelligence (E.I.); Identify Additional Resources That Promote the Practice of Mindfulness & Self Care.

3 Are you Here? Are you Breathing? Are you on Autopilot? Mindfulness is the miracle by which we can call back our dispersed mind and restore it to wholeness so that we can live each minute of life. Thich Nhat Hanh (The Miracle of Mindfulness)

4 One definition: From Mindfulness for Beginners Mindfulness is awareness, cultivated by paying attention in a sustained and particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally. It is one of many forms of meditation, if you think of meditation as any way in which we engage in (1) systematically regulating our attention and energy (2) thereby influencing and possibly transforming the quality of our experience (3) in the service of realizing the full range of our humanity and of (4) our relationships to other and the world Kabat-Zinn, J. (2012, p1).

5 UNPACKING MINDFULNESS DEFINITION Intentional (To be present, here, now, thisness, versus autopilot or mindless, or high jacking, triggering, or impulsive or non-thinking responses). Attentional (Moment to moment Sensory Awarenessing) (shttspi). Awakening. Alert. Noticing. Focusing. Sustaining this AWARENESS. Attitudinal ( Cultivation of Non-judgmental & Curious, Compassionate, kind, empathy versus dualistic thinking) Even with own emotions of shame, guilt, lonliness, anger, bitterness etc. Non-Attached (live & let live vs control or fix, problem solve, change). Becoming a better watcher vs reactor. Non-doing (non striving and being vs doing ) Unitive Presence (Wholeness and everything somehow connected) Expanding Options (Second peek at first thought, impulse, or reaction (Autopilot/high jacked). Being in the NOW versus in our thinking or over-thinking ruminative or monkey mind! Practicing (Formally and Informally). Becomes a way of being! Healing (Self, Relationships, & environments inner and outer peace)

6 Brain Physiology Amygdala Sticky part of the brain that processes emotions (fear, sadness, anger etc.) Repository of emotional memory Early warning system bypassing the conscious brain Prefrontal Cortex Response flexibility appraise options W/O may lead to ineffective behaviors Emotional Hijacking =Dysfunction

7 Fight, Flight, Freeze Monkey Mind.and Bananas!

8 Stress and Hijacking Sleep disturbance Fear Autopilot Organ damage Fatigue Eating disturbances Fight, Flight, or Freeze Monkey Mind (Rumination) Putting out fires! Stress

9 Mindfulness Meditation: Fad or Science

10 Social Work, Medicine, Nursing, Health Science: Mindfulness Health Promotion/Illness Prevention, Stress, depression, hypertension, sleep, anxiety, pain, addictions, smoking, eating, parenting, ADD, chronic disease/ pain management, & healing Hospitals and clinics open doors to not only diagnosing and treating disease but Venues of Pause: Places of healing to learn about the damaging effects of the overthinking mind and coming off Autopilot. (Patients & PROVIDERS!) Teach the ancient truths and wisdom of stillness, silence and meditation A message worth remembering.

11 Impacts of Autopilot Missed moments Old stories and habits die hard Cortisol release / organ damage Numbing habits to avoid Ruminative thinking Fear, anxiety, anger, lateral violence We feel stuck How does this impact your leadership ability?

12 Cultivating Mindful Behaviors Breathing Awareness Moment to moment sensory awareness Listening intently for meaning Curiosity & Beginner s Mind The Watcher Intentional self-observation & environment (noticing) Rethink old patterns and reactions Journals, Mentors, Discipline=Practice

13 Cultivating Mindful Behaviors Non-judgmental (binary brain) Compassion & Empathy Non-Attachment & Humility Equanimity - mental or emotional stability Equilibrium - state of rest or balance Peace & tsunamis are real

14 Practice

15 The rules for work are changing. We re being judged by a new yardstick: not just by how smart we are, but by how we handle ourselves and each other. Daniel Goleman, Ph.D.

16 (EI) Daniel Goleman (1998) (EI) determines our potential for learning the practical skills of emotional competence: 1. Self-awareness 2. Self-Regulation 3. Motivation 4. Empathy 5. Social Skill

17 Leadership Benefits Authenticity is vital to creating trust Being more present in the moment Greater focus and concentration Improved time management Improved judgment and decision making Ability to anticipate and serve stakeholder needs Increased ability to deal with conflict Enhanced team effectiveness Greater Innovation and Inspiration Increased ability to deal effectively with stress Greater Productivity and E.I.

18 (EI): A vital Leadership Skill The illiterate of the 21 st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. Alvin Toffler

19 Benefits of Emotional Competence Personal: Performance & Health Organizational: Hiring, Succession Planning, Productivity, Customer Service Leadership Development: Coaching Upward/downward, Change Adaptive, & team capacity Conflict resolution & competency

20 Emotionally Incompetent Behaviors Acting as devil s advocate Displaying a bad attitude Displaying a superior attitude Tolerating errors Failing to Balance work life and Relaxation

21 Applications 1. Where can I personally apply mindfulness? 2. Where can I apply mindfulness OTJ? 3. How can I help my staff? 4. How can we institutionalize? 5. How can we promote in the community

22 PRACTICE Silence & Breathing the breath of life Notes to Self: Journaling about patterns/thoughts and highjackings/autopilots Ongoing Awareness: Journaling Coming to our Senses: The power of Pause Reflective learning: Coach, mentor, friend, minister Formal Practice: Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, Meditation, Silence Informal & everyday noticing: fishing, walking, running, eating, blessing meals, etc. Contemplation & Prayer (being with ) Labyrinths, beads, incense, candles, (think sensory & autopilot) Environments (Internal & External) All of Creation.

23 PAUSE & MINDFUL!

24 If you do what you ve always done, you're gonna get what you've always gotten". Additional community and corporate programs are available: Parkview Total Health (260) Dave Johnson (260) x8517 Keynotes on motivational topics on stress, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, teambuilding, leadership, and change management. Leadership and Management coaching Organizational assessment and strategic teambuilding Employee Assistance Programs (EAP s) offer help with crisis intervention, family/marital problems, addictions, divorce, work conflicts, manager stress, coping with workplace change, and personal financial stress. ( ) Like Facebook: Invisible Inklings & Follow Free Newsletter:

25 Resources Parkview Center for Healthy Living. Free 1:1 Stress & Mindfulness consultations (telephonic or in person) Free Stress Relief Mindful Meditation Practice sessions With Dave Johnson PhD, LMFT, LCSW: Call Parkview Center for Healthy Living (260) Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013). Full Catastrophe Living. Facebook: Integrate Mindfulness (Dr. Dave put s links to upcoming workshops, articles, videos, resources). Grief : For Dr. Dave s TedX talk on Integrate Mindfulness Watch: Qw1WASl0IuWfrfRsfEbZ&index=14 Dr. Dave s Parkview Health Monthly Mindfulness & Stress Blog (includes audio meditation)

26 Resources Cameron, J. C. (1992). The Artist s way. Goleman, D. Emotional Intelligence. (books, webinars, haygroup.com, ted.com) Kabat-Zinn, J. (2012). Mindfulness for beginners. Kabat-Zinn, J. & Hanh, T. (2013). Full Catastrophe Living Kabat-Zinn, J. (2006). Coming to our senses. Kelly, M. (2004). The Rhythm of life. Merton, T. (1963 ) Silence. Kansas City, MO: Credence Cassettes. ( ). Rohr, R. (2011). Breathing under water: Spirituality and the 12 steps. Rohr. R. (1999). Everything belongs: The gift of contemplative prayer. Crossroad: New York. Tippett, K. (2007). Speaking of faith. New York, NY: Viking Penguin. Tolle, E. (1999). The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment. Novato, CA: New World Library. Whitney, D; Cooperrider, D.; Trosten-Bloom, A.; Kaplin, B. (2002). Encyclopedia of positive questions.

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