Many of us are racing faster and taking on more. Working harder and paying attention less poses serious costs to our ability to lead, innovate and live meaningful lives. While we think we can multitask, research shows that our brain can only focus on one task at a time. We end up going 40% slower and making twice as many mistakes. Mindfulness is present, open and engaged attention. When you pay attention, you build self-awareness, which is the heart of leadership. Scanning your internal and external environments provides clues to your impact. Often associated with Buddhism, mindfulness has bec
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