The Power of Now Strikes Corporate America… Maybe

Apr 28

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It’s rare that good ideas from popular culture make it into the board room.  For some reason, they seem un-businesslike, maybe sometimes a little “woo-woo.”

Reading from my January 2009 Fastcompany (yes, very behind), I noticed some quotes from the CEO of Cisco, John Chambers.  “Focus on what we can influence, and not over- or under-react to things we cannot.  It’s a question of living in the world as it is, not the way we want it to be.”

How’s that for a page out of Eckhart Tolle?  That, Inimitable Leaders, is the Power of Now.

It makes me want to call my friends over at Cisco to see whether that philosophy has trickled down.

So, back to us….

How much time in your business day do you spend dwelling on or trying to solve problems that are not in your sphere of influence to solve?

The smartest question a leader can ask is, what are the possibilities?  If there really aren’t any possibilities or we’re just making stuff up to appease someone else, perhaps our time is better served elsewhere.

How much time in your personal life is spent dwelling on things you have no control over?

I’m a champion at mulling and dwelling, so I understand.  Still, complaining is railing against that which is.  Stewing about it is a waste of time and an indulgence that we can’t afford.

Love It, Lead It or Leave It.

Be Your Best You Today,

Carolann

p.s. – Living in the Now is especially important in times of stress.  Most of our angst we cause for ourselves by worrying about a future that may never happen.  It makes us feel out of control and helpless, which sabotages our confidence, and can paralyze us to taking the very action that would get us out of this rut.  This is a fundamental of my program for job seekers, “Replacement For Outplacement Bootcamp.”  If you know someone who could benefit from a daily dose of positive reality and could use a plan for success, please forward them this link:  http://www.replacementforoutplacement.com.  The May program still has spaces left.

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