The Certified Mindful Leader Program™ The Inner Work That Will Rock Your Outer World ™

Centering Meditation Two-minute centering meditation. Start with three deep breaths. Have students focus on their breath. Have them count “one” on their in breath and “two” on their out breath.

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Session 3 Recap Mindful Moments of Compassion Compassion for self   Mindful Moments of Compassion Compassion for self Role playing opportunities in the workplace

Homework Journal around how you can be more compassionate to yourself   Journal around how you can be more compassionate to yourself Document three changes you can implement in order to do so Meditate once a day focusing on compassion for self Decide on an idea for your project by next session

Guiding Principles Seeks to serve in every Mindful Moment   Today’s Focus Seeks to serve in every Mindful Moment Listens and responds with heart and head 1 3 Demonstrates compassion for self and others Observes thoughts and deeds without judgment 2 4 Lives in a state of gratitude 5

Guiding Principle - Communication   “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ~George Bernard Shaw

Session 4 Overview Mindful communication Listening with heart and head   Mindful communication Listening with heart and head Respond vs. React Mindful communication. What it looks/sounds like. Explore various opportunities to use it Listening with head and heart. Start with showing up from a place of service. Blend the soft skills with hard skills. This is the difference between a leader and a manager. Doing this builds their emotional intelligence. This is the essence of a true modern leader. Respond vs. react. Teach them to use the two-second pause before they respond. Again, show up from a place of service. When they park their “stuff” magic happens. Be curious. As Stephen Covey said: “Seek first to understand.”

Communication Meditation This meditation is a mantra meditation focus on fostering healthy communication. Have people get in their “dignified” meditation position. After three deep breaths have them repeat the following over and over: May I communicate with grace, wisdom, and loving kindness. May I communicate with grace, wisdom, and loving kindness. May I communicate with grace, wisdom, and loving kindness. Continue this for 5-6 minutes. Have them go quiet another few minutes with no mantra.

Session 4 Recap Mindful communication Listening with heart and head   Mindful communication Listening with heart and head Respond vs. React

Reinforcement Opportunities   Seize Mindful Moments each day Each time you slow down and realize a Mindful Moment take the time to smile and appreciate what you’ve done Email a fellow student about a Mindful Moment you experienced

Homework Journal around how you can communicate more mindfully   Journal around how you can communicate more mindfully Document three changes you can implement in order to do so Meditate once a day focusing on listening with heart and head Create outline for your project

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Closing Meditation