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A Nourished Mind<\/h2>\n

A leader\u2019s mind can be a fountain that produces life or a lifeless desert. It\u2019s your choice.<\/em><\/p>\n

Peter is a healthy and influential leader. In his personal space, he struggles with unhealthy thoughts. Thoughts that are starting to affect his leadership. He is no longer able to show appreciation towards his colleagues and staff. He is easily frustrated. Peter realises this during a coaching session. \u201cWhere did this begin Peter?\u201d asks the coach. As Peter reflects he becomes aware of the root of this habit. It started during his first leadership position. The entire board use to spend time discussing the negative side of employees. They often focused on what each staff member did wrong. Peter wasn\u2019t always like this. Before this board\u2019s habit he use to appreciate people. He had compassion and lived a life of gratitude.<\/p>\n

Healthy neural-pathways are created over many years. The thoughts of a leader are reflected in their words and actions. The mind of the future leader is build today. What they choose to see today is what they will spend their life on tomorrow. In the book The Little Book of Gratitude<\/em> Robert Emmons says,\u00a0\u201cGratitude is fertilizer for the mind in spreading connections and improving its\u00a0function in nearly every realm of experience\u201d. Being grateful is an intentional\u00a0habit that can empower a leader. Habitually expressing appreciation to self and\u00a0others is beneficial. Building a culture of appreciation enables people to perform\u00a0and take self-responsibility. Gratitude has many wonderful and healthy results\u00a0for the body.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Some benefits of being grateful:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Live longer<\/li>\n
  2. A healthy perspective about life<\/li>\n
  3. Building compassion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Start appreciating the beauty and strengths in the people you work with.\u00a0Appreciate the organization you work in and the clients you currently serve.\u00a0Science found that appreciating others increases a person\u2019s awareness and even\u00a0their brain capacity. An appreciative leader will build a culture of gratitude.<\/p>\n

    Tips to live in gratitude:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Take 5 minutes each day, to be grateful for 3 things that happened that day.<\/li>\n
    2. Take 1 hour each month, to write an appreciation letter to a colleague.<\/li>\n
    3. Take time during your preparation for meetings and just think about what you\u00a0appreciate about the people in the meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      —<\/p>\n

      Get your copy of The Future Leaders, Head, Heart and Hands<\/strong><\/em> for R170 today at\u00a0info-sa@xpand.eu<\/a> or on kindle.<\/p>\n

      Empowering Future Leaders to start their journey today<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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