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Emotional Whiplash

Emotional Whiplash

by Dr. Chris Johnson | Oct 1, 2023 | Embodied Leadership, Learning, Mindfulness

Reflect on the last time you snapped at someone out of irritation or anger. Or when you realized you had disparaging remarks about their smarts, social skills or even their points of view. Or when their struggle and pain caught you by surprise.   For most of us,...
Too Tired for Self-Care

Too Tired for Self-Care

by Dr. Chris Johnson | Sep 1, 2023 | Embodied Leadership, Mindfulness, Practice

Our culture celebrates activity!   Endemic, perpetual busyness has risen in status and become a twisted badge of honor; quite different from the days of old where the ultimate freedom was to not have to work. Leisure used to be the ultimate symbol of wealth and...
I Can’t Believe It’s Been a Year..

I Can’t Believe It’s Been a Year..

by Dr. Chris Johnson | Jul 1, 2023 | Learning, Mindfulness, Practice

I can’t believe it’s been a year . . .     I’m excited to announce that my book The Leadership Pause: Sharpen Your Attention, Deepen Your Presence and Navigate the Future, is a winner in the 17th Annual  National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA).   I’m honored...
Defining Moments

Defining Moments

by Dr. Chris Johnson | Jun 1, 2023 | Consciousness, Embodied Leadership, Mindfulness, Purpose

I woke up early that first Sunday of May.   Bright and sunny, my plan was to go to church. Quiet reflection always energizes me, and I knew I’d be in a better mental place to study for my upcoming graduate school exams later that week from place of quiet...
Doing Your Best- Do You Believe This?

Doing Your Best- Do You Believe This?

by Dr. Chris Johnson | Mar 5, 2023 | Consciousness, Mindfulness, Resilience

I was listening to NPR as I grabbed my first cup of coffee that morning. With disbelief, I heard the news that Russian president Putin had brutally invaded Ukraine. My breath quickened. Did I time-travel back to the Cold War era? It was 2022, so I turned up the radio...
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