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Welcome to a new episode of the @MAGICademy podcast! Today on S5E4, our guest is Lisa Cannata, a leadership development expert currently associated with The Blanchard Companies, with over 27 years of diverse experience under her hat in developing new and interesting learning strategies. We talk a lot about mindfulness and the relation between a good state of mind and a good skill set to be a well-balanced and empathetic leader. As the work environment continues to evolve, the role of the leader needs to evolve as well, and Lisa shares a lot of valuable insights on this matter. Currently based in Orlando, Florida, Lisa has focused on visionary learning and talent engagement, leveraging her extensive background in management and healthcare to enhance organizational effectiveness. In this episode, we delve into her pivot to Blanchard, multiculturalism and diversity in the workplace, and how to enter a focused state and concentrate to keep working when we don’t feel like it. Magical Insights: 1️⃣ Mindfulness + Mindset + Results: Research shows that mindfulness significantly enhances performance of both entrepreneurial leaders and talents by improving focus and attention. Mindful individuals have a more functional emotional regulation and therefore experience lower stress levels, which helps them respond more effectively to challenges, fostering cognitive flexibility, emotional resilience, and attentional control. 2️⃣ The Situational Leadership II (SLII) model, developed by Blanchard, teaches us to adjust our leadership approach based on the skills and motivation of our team members. It identifies four leadership styles—Directing, Coaching, Supporting, and Delegating—that correspond to four levels of employee development, from beginners to experts. By assessing where each team member stands on a specific task, we can apply the appropriate leadership style to support their growth and success, ultimately enhancing our overall team performance. 3️⃣ Establish regular breath work and heart space. To establish a peaceful space for our heart amidst all the challenges, we can establish a consistent mindfulness routine that begins with basic mindful breathing exercises, focusing on the sensations of each inhale and exhale. Gradually incorporate advanced techniques like box breathing and heart-centered meditations, where you visualize a radiant light in your heart center expanding with each breath. Infuse your practice with qualities such as love and compassion, imagining them flowing into your heart. Enhance your meditation with sound, like a gong, to further open your heart space. Approach these practices with patience and non-judgment, allowing your experience to unfold naturally as you connect more deeply with your breath and heart. 4️⃣ Multiculturalism and Diversity: Globalization has allowed us to build great companies or teams with people from different countries and cultures. Leaders need to have great levels of adaptability to be able to manage these multicultural teams. Situational leadership means having a leader who’s flexible in their way of leading; who is able to bridge cultural gaps to enhance problem-solving and innovation; who can see situations from multiple angles to make well-rounded decisions; and who promotes psychological safety by empowering their team members to express their ideas with any fear or judgment. #MAGICademy #LeadershipDevelopment #Leadership #MindfulLeadership #SituationalLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #DiversityAndInclusion #LeadershipSkills #WorkLifeBalance #MentalWellbeing #EmployeeWellbeing #LeadershipTraining #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipExcellence