And we feel touched that you and your students used the wheel so effectively!

How do you seize control of your negative emotions? The power of your breath.

Here are a few simple breathing exercises.

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Good morning! What are you feeling today?

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“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is the power to choose our response. In that response lies our growth and our freedom.” - Unknown

Remember that the space is only 6 seconds long.

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The 1st step towards centeredness is disrupting the stimulus-reaction sequence that a negative emotion creates.

The 2nd step is creating time & space after the stimulus so that, instead of reacting, you respond.

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Centeredness is the fulcrum of inspirational leadership.

Leaders who show centeredness & emotional balance:

1. think clearly & stay focused
2. know how to manage their emotions
3. stay composed, positive & unflappable

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2/ You also have capacity to be a better version of yourself, and demonstrate resilience and integrity.

Pretty. Powerful. Stuff.

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1/ Centeredness is the 1st building block of self-management.

As a leader, when you're centered & emotionally balanced, you're perceived as approachable, present, calm, trustworthy, steady & dependable.

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Emotionally intelligent leadership is asking your team members with sincerity how they're doing, and listening to their response with your eyes, ears, and full physical attention.

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Self-awareness is the foundation of your emotional intelligence.

It consists of emotional awareness, self-image, self-confidence, and personal clarity.

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'When it comes to employee happiness, bosses & supervisors play a bigger role than one might guess. Relationships with management are the top factor in employees’ job satisfaction.'

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Declaring your values can be a powerful leadership tool.

1. forces reflection of what's important
2. helps w/ decisions
3. shows where you won't compromise
4. shows growth over time
5. reflects your humanity

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We don't *find* our purpose...it is discovered or revealed.

Three exercises that can help:

1. a personal mission statement
2. writing our own eulogy or obituary
3. crafting an odyssey plan

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Could it be that leaders can reduce burnout for themselves and their teams by embracing more feminine leadership traits like collaboration, empathy, and intuition?

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'Clarity matters greatly to feeling motivated, creative, and committed to our workplaces. When we're clear about our personal values, we feel empowered, ready, and prepared to take action and be a leader.'

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The final building block of self-awareness is personal clarity of values & purpose.

As a leader, this leads to conscientious & consistent decisions, an authentic 'why', and smooths the path to self-management.

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According to Gallup, of the 7 competencies managers need to build trust, all but one are based on emotional intelligence.

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Must-have topics for better employee retention include leadership development and emotional intelligence.

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Self-confidence is a trait of emotionally intelligent leaders, displayed by:

- a positive attitude toward themselves w/o arrogance
- having their act together
- comfort admitting when they're wrong
- an accurate view of strengths & limits

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This week's theme is self-confidence, the 3rd block of self-awareness.

People w/ self-confidence have a sense of self-worth, believe in their abilities/skills/experiences, & have an accurate view of strengths & limits.

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