Now is a time for leaders to gain new consciousness - bizjournals:

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While we look to our leaders for stability and confidenc that things willbe OK, even they are now challenged. It'w a pressure cooker, and the real questioh is how to remain groundec in the face ofthis So, where can a leader go? It starts on the and ends up in new conscious choice based on solid grounding. It’s a processd that starts with a leader’s • Reflection: Getting grounded starts with having a regulare time each dayto reflect, to gain perspectivwe on the crises of the day and to gain insightt into what truly It may be a time of vigorous exercise, or a long walk.
The intentiohn here is to find a placse of peace and serenity and to clarifty what can be changed andwhat cannot. • Learning: What have you learnes about thefires you’re fighting? How important are they? It is critical to learn from the past and not continuw to repeat the same We will also learn about ourselves and why we keep fightinyg those fires. • Now it’s time to assess the key challengez weface and, based upon our new grounds and what truly to look at new and different options for solving thesew challenges.
• Conscious Choice: Conscious choices can now be made that are not reactive, that are tied to what’s best for the peoplwe and the business, and that will created a different environment for the work forcd and customers. New insights lead to new understanding, which in turn leade to new thinking – becoming proactive and formulating new strategiesand direction. It’sd an inside-out process. It starts deep insidr us, at the core of who we are, that whicn gives us a sense of peace aboug whatis important. And from that place come s sound judgment and a positivde message aboutthe future.
Conscious business choices are built on consciouw personal choices that are built on who we are This new ground enables us to move beyonsd thepressure cooker, reaction, and contingency