Have you ever caught yourself lying awake at night, replaying a conversation in your mind? You said something in the moment—maybe it wasn’t even harsh, but it landed wrong. And now your mind keeps circling back to that one sentence.
We’ve long idolized resilience in leadership—as if the pinnacle of effectiveness is simply the ability to bounce back, soldier on, and absorb stress like a sponge. But in today’s world of relentless disruption—from organizational upheavals to global crises—merely returning to baseline is not only insufficient, it can be harmful.
I’ll be honest — I’ve been feeling a bit off-center lately. Not burned out, not overwhelmed… just slightly misaligned, like I’ve been moving through my days without quite the clarity or grounded presence I usually rely on. It happens. Even when we know the tools. Even when we teach the tools.
There were a few weeks between the interview and the release date, and as I listen to our interview, I am reminded how enjoyable it was to engage in a thoughtful conversation with Adam Hommey on The Business Creators’ Radio Show with Adam Hommey. I hope you will listen and hear as we talk about:
Is the version of success you’re pursuing still aligned with where you are — and who you are — in this season of life? Being successful isn’t only about what we accomplish — it’s about how we accomplish it. It’s about leading with clarity, presence, and resilience, so that our achievements don’t leave us depleted, but instead sustain us and those around us.
Mindfulness sounds wonderful in theory…but what about real life? Mindfulness isn’t about doing anything new. It’s about shifting how you are. It’s not another task—it’s a different way of experiencing the tasks you already have.
Mindfulness in the workplace isn’t about escaping to a mountaintop or adopting strange practices. It’s about something much more grounded and practical – cultivating present moment awareness to enhance focus, reduce stress, and ultimately, drive success.
Today, when I look back at those challenging moments, I see them through a transformed lens. The journey from being Successfully Exhausted to Mindfully Successful taught me three powerful truths:
This subtle shift from judgment to noticing fosters better communication, reduces conflict, and helps leaders operate from a place of understanding rather than assumption.
Margo Boster’s “Mindfully Successful: Unlock the Power of Your Brain, Body, and Breath to Elevate Your Leadership” is more than just another leadership guide; it is a transformative blueprint for navigating the high demands of leadership roles with grace, resilience, and mindfulness. Boster seamlessly blends scientific research with practical, actionable strategies, empowering leaders to lead with both mind and heart.