Here's how you can effectively lead and motivate your team using emotional intelligence in Mindfulness.

Henry Ford said many wise things. One such comment was: "?????????????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ??????, ???? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ??????'?? – ??????'???? ??????????." The mind is indeed a powerful thing. What we believe to be true becomes our reality. Your private thoughts have a profound impact. Not only on your own life but also on those you expose your expectations. You as well as you people will perform according to your expectations. If you believe you & your people have the right capabilities, you are more likely to achieve better results than if you believe you don't. This is also called the Pygmalion effect. Always keep this effect in mind in your leadership. It's a decisive differentiator.

Developing awareness is essential to practicing mindfulness. Start by paying attention to your breath. See how each breath in and out feels. This helps to calm the mind and brings you back to the present. Perform a body scan meditation in which, beginning with your toes and working your way up to your head, you systematically bring awareness to every aspect of your body. Without passing judgment, pay attention to any feelings of tension or ease. Be mindful of your touch, taste, smell, sound, and vision. Give your environment your whole attention, taking in things that you might otherwise miss. Pay attention to your thoughts without becoming sucked into them.

> Mindfully reflect on your own emotions and how they impact your leadership style. > This fosters self-control and allows you to model calmness under pressure. > Actively listen to their concerns and challenges. > Acknowledge their emotions and create a space where they feel comfortable expressing themselves. > Mindfully recognize individual and team achievements, big or small. > Foster a growth mindset by encouraging learning from mistakes and celebrating effort alongside results.

Awareness is one of the greatest gift of mindfulness. One of the main thing escapism brings into our lives is to get distracted from looking inwards. Emotions can be a little too much to handle, and we'll try to distract ourselves from our internal state. By practicing giving ourselves space to be aware, we train our brain to sit with the potential discomfort of it, and in time, even learn to enjoy that process.

Understand your own emotions, triggers, and how they influence your behavior. Practice active listening to genuinely understand your team members’ perspectives and feelings, creating an environment where they feel heard and valued. Use empathy to connect with their experiences, showing that you care about their well-being beyond just their professional output. Encourage open communication and create a safe space for your team to express themselves without fear of judgment. Recognize and celebrate their efforts and achievements, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation. Incorporate mindfulness practices like deep breathing or short meditation sessions in your meetings to help everyone stay centered and focused.

Empathy is commonly defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It involves recognising and being sensitive to someone else's emotions, thoughts, and experiences. It plays a crucial role in building connections and promoting prosocial behaviour. As a leader is it important to respond appropriately in order to build rapport with each member of the team. It allows individuals to feel supported and understood, and also to show up the same way with each other!

The theory is one thing. Then the fast pace environment kicks in, deadlines pile up, and sometimes even emotional pressure increases the pain of having to think quickly on your feet and be tempted to take shortcuts when it comes to communicating. By practicing and keeping each other accountable in our workplace, we can build a healthier environment. If we all take a stance to be mindful with how we respond to workplace stimulus and take that half a second extra pause to reflect before rushing to action/reaction, we'll be one step ahead of making the workplace a better place to be.

I believe that true growth goes beyond skill development, it also involves a deep introspection of our values and purpose. By incorporating Spiritual Intelligence into our leadership approach, we can inspire our team to not only excel professionally but also grow personally through the lens of Mindfulness. When we align our actions with higher values and lead with authenticity, we create a space for genuine growth and transformation. Spiritually Intelligent leadership transcends the ordinary, guiding individuals toward a more profound understanding of themselves and their contributions to the collective journey.