Finding Peace

“Leaders Look Within”?- - Peace Chapter Highlights

When I was working on this book, I discovered a deeper peace. Finding peace was the area of transformation that helped me realize that relationships with others are the key to ultimate success. ??

“Calming your heart isn’t easy in a world full of so many distractions and hostility - - but it’s necessary in order to maximize your leadership potential.”

Silent Retreat Experience

This experience opened my eyes to the fact that I needed to in fact disconnect from media and that I could do it and it was so refreshing. I remember looking in the mirror and literally seeing the stress I was carrying and how it was possible to let it go and see it first-hand leaving my body and feeling renewed and refreshed.

Checkbox Mentality

For a good portion of my life, checking the box was an important part of my decision-making. However, during the pandemic, my values were challenged and I learned that my values could be stronger than any checkbox and that I could make better decisions by looking at the question closer and deciding that I don’t have to approach the question with a check or no check philosophy. There is peace here. There is much more to life than checking a box. Sometimes it is critical we don’t look at life as a series of checkmarks and that we actually take the time to make decisions from our heart. In performing this activity, I was able to find so much peace and make decisions at a much greater, impactive level.?There is much peace to be found in this step.

Having a Morning Routine

This item here is at the heart and center of how I live my day. I look forward to taking on this routine because it helps me start each day fresh with activity, grateful for every breath, prayers to start the day, and a reflection of God’s word to live by. It is the best way to ensure consistency and live life with purpose and meaning. So much peace can be gained here on a regular basis.

Building Awareness

I have worked to build awareness through the use of assessment tests and truly open my heart to those around me. I wanted to know where people were at and as I worked on this area, I found myself literally being able to more and more feel the energy in the room. I have worked on learning more about what drives and motivates people. Through this process, I have been able to see when people are dealing with stuff that is having an impact on their productivity. At the same time, it is exciting to be around other people who are open and full of energy because it comes from a solid place with strong values.

Finding peace in our hearts takes intentionality as leaders, but when we are able to find it and make it a?part of who we are we will see the benefits in our own health and life and more importantly we will see in our family members as well as our coworkers. It is an area that allows us to live a life of gratitude because people are the greatest gift in our lives.

For more information, check out the (Peace) chapter in my upcoming book:

Leaders Look Within - - Book Available May 23, 2023

More information here:?https://ceoofyourheart.com

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