Wisdom for Work #14: Micro-Practices for Leaders: Finding Ground & Setting Intention
Mar 22, 2023
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In this podcast, Andy Crissinger and Chrystal Bell discuss the importance of micro-practices for leaders. They explore the three key elements of practice: intention, attention, and repetition. The duo shares simple micro-practices for grounding, centering, and setting intentions. They emphasize the integration of these practices into daily life and how they can support personal growth as a leader.
Cultivating micro-practices aligned with one's values can center leaders and improve their responses under stress.
Transition practices and centering in three dimensions are effective micro-practices for maintaining balance and intentionality when shifting between different activities.
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Micro-Practices for Leaders
This podcast episode explores the concept of micro-practices for leaders. The hosts discuss the importance of cultivating practices that are meaningful and intentional. They emphasize that practices should align with one's values and that repetition is key to integration. The hosts also highlight the benefits of these practices, such as centering oneself and improving responses under stress. Specific examples of micro-practices are provided, including the three breaths practice, a transition practice, and centering in three dimensions. The episode concludes with reminders to make practices relevant, engage in them often, and practice during low-stakes times.
Three Breaths Practice
The three breaths practice is a simple micro-practice that can be done in any situation. By taking three slow breaths, focusing on inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth, individuals can create a pause, cultivate present moment awareness, and engage the parasympathetic nervous system to promote calmness. This practice is an effective way for leaders to center themselves between meetings or during times of stress, allowing them to respond rather than react.
Transition Practices and Centering in Three Dimensions
Transition practices involve intentionally creating space between different contexts or tasks throughout the day. An example is the practice of washing hands slowly and consciously to transition between patient interactions. Another micro-practice called centering in three dimensions involves using breath and body movement to cultivate a sense of dignity, belonging, and sufficiency. This practice promotes centering and counters internal messages of self-doubt. Both transition practices and centering in three dimensions help leaders maintain balance and intentionality when shifting between different activities.
In this Wisdom for Work, Andy Crissinger and Chrystal Bell consider the importance of cultivating lasting practices that link to your values and how these ordinary rituals can support you. Chrystal describes the three key elements of practice: intention, attention, and repetition. The duo shares some simple micro-practices for grounding, centering, and setting intentions, and describes how adopting any of these practices can support you in becoming your best adult self. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step-by-step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases.
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