Complete Presence Leadership

“One of the most powerful things I can do as a business leader is be fully mindful of the person I’m with in that moment. It could be a customer, shareholder, teammate, vendor—anyone. When I give a person my complete attention, I’m treating that encounter as something meaningful and that person as someone important. Both of those things are true.”

“I’m dealing with any of the myriad challenges that inevitably land on a CEO’s desk, I practice mindfulness to get back into the zone. In a way, it’s the easiest recentering tool in the toolbox because it requires no real effort at all. In fact, it’s a process of not resisting, not expending energy, but simply experiencing something fully. At the same time, it’s not static. It’s deeply present and aware, paired with a heartfelt appreciation for the moment. I believe that’s the secret to radiating personal charisma: the simple but rare combination of focus and gratitude.”