Mindful in 5 Podcast

Embrace Self-Compassionate Leadership

• Spiwe Jefferson • Season 4 • Episode 137

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What if you could transform your leadership style by simply being kinder to yourself? In this episode of the Mindful in 5 Summer Zen Series, join us through a simple but effective mindfulness technique designed to foster self-compassionate leadership. 

Discover how being gentle with yourself can alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression while simultaneously boosting your resilience and motivation. We'll engage in a guided exercise that invites you to rethink recent leadership challenges and replace self-criticism with forgiveness and encouragement.

Imagine leading with the same kindness you extend to your most valued team members. This episode offers a unique opportunity to cultivate a nurturing inner environment that supports your growth and effectiveness as a leader. 

Join the Mindful Ninjas as we explore actionable strategies backed by science, and remember to download two free sample chapters of Spiwe's book, Mindful in 5, for further insights. Equip yourself with the tools to lead with compassion and create a more balanced, peaceful, and purposeful life. Let self-compassion guide your journey.

Be mindful and be well.


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Speaker 1:

Welcome to the Mindful in 5 Summer Zen Series. I'm your host, spiwa Jefferson, certified Mindfulness Practitioner, lawyer and author of the Mindful in 5 book series. While you're soaking up the sun and savoring the cheerful season, we're here to help you find your zen, infusing your summer with mindfulness, balance, peace and purpose. In each episode, we'll share simple, science-backed strategies to help you thrive and feel clear, softer and supported. If you are in your winter season, no matter. Grab your favorite drink, find a comfy spot and let's dive into today's transformative practice. Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards as a leader or criticize yourself harshly for mistakes? A study by Neff Company found that self-compassion can reduce stress, anxiety and depression, while increasing motivation and resilience. Our topic today is Embrace Self-Compassionate Leadership. Today, we'll explore a mindfulness practice to cultivate greater self-compassion and kindness towards yourself as a leader.

Speaker 1:

Those of you who've been following the Mindful and Five Body of Work for some time know that I define mindfulness as being present in the moment without judgment and without being overwhelmed by what's happening around you. That without judgment part is very difficult for so many of us, especially when it comes to self-judgment. So now I will invite you, if it's safe for you to do so to close your eyes and take a deep breath, in and exhale. Bring to mind a recent leadership challenge or mistake. Notice any feelings of self-judgment or inadequacy that arise. Self-judgment or inadequacy that arise Now.

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Imagine yourself as a compassionate mentor, offering understanding, forgiveness and encouragement to yourself. Silently repeat a compassionate leader. May I lead with kindness. You can open your eyes whenever you're ready. By practicing self-compassion, you are creating a more supportive and nurturing inner environment for your growth as a leader. As you encounter setbacks and challenges in your leadership journey, remember to extend the same kindness and understanding to yourself that you would offer a valued team member. To dive deeper into the transformative power of mindfulness, I invite you to download a free sample chapter. Oh wait, in fact, I'll give you two free sample chapters of my book Mindful in Five. Simply visit the podcast notes or sign up at spewyjeffersoncom to our email list and you will receive future chapters directly in your inbox, along with other special offers and strategies to support your practice this week. Let self-compassion guide your leadership. Lead with kindness for yourself and others Until next week.

Speaker 2:

This is PYway saying be mindful and be well. Jeffersoncom or unsigned copies from amazon, barnes and noble are wherever you get your books. Visit speewarejeffersoncom to download sample chapters of the book, watch videos and becomea mindful ninja. Join us on the linkedin mindful in five group and share your thoughts. Until next time, be mindful and be well.