Wrapping up the first theme of this season, Why Spirit at Work?, we review the highlights of episodes 1 to 3 in order to draw out a common call to action: balancing our Ego. We choose to develop our spiritual Self in the professional context in order to be more successful AND in order to contribute to a more harmonious world through our words, deeds and presence every day. This is personal work, at times lonely, and is the effort of a lifetime even when we are intentional and dedicated. But it's so worth it.

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Our rational efforts take us far, but only so far. What about Spiritual Intelligence? Each and every day we encounter scenarios where the application of spirit-driven understanding and practices could contribute to even better outcomes than we otherwise already can achieve. Let's think about where we find those opportunities to leverage spirituality.

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Business literature over the past several decades has been pointing us indirectly toward the need to allow for a spiritual element to management practice. Here we read passages from works have half a dozen thought leaders whose writing stands as prime examples of these signposts. Taken together they create a compelling composite answer to our question, Why spirit at work?

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We open Season 2: Spiritual Profits, with the question, "Why NOT encourage spirit in the workplace?" Spirituality is not about religion. It's not a repudiation of science or reason. Spirituality is a fundamental aspect of our whole humanity. The very same humanity that we now seek to bring into the work environment in the 21st century. We can't thrive if we deny our wholeness, and we are not whole without Spirit.

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In this introduction to Season 2, "Spiritual Profits," you'll hear a bit about what to expect -- form as well as content -- and what brought about the inspiration to focus on spirit and spirituality in the work setting.

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We all know the wisdom of pausing. In the midst of an important meeting, maybe we'd really be served by pointing out an elephant in the room. In the midst of our busy week, we'd be well served by doing some breath work or meditation for the sake of maintaining a clear head or finding more creativity. In the midst of our career we may recognize a moment when our big important initiative needs a re-fresh or a re-think. Yes, we see the wisdom in the pause...yet do we allow ourselves?

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The Neutral Zone is a simple active listening ritual that I habitually find teams need. Even workplaces for a strong sense of values and effective leadership can need to create space for building trust and understanding, and that's what The Neutral Zone aims to achieve. Don't be fooled by its obvious simplicity -- you may discover it requires a lot of intention to practice, but the results will be worth it!

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Over and over when working with people to improve leadership and teamwork, I find myself thinking, "If only we can just forgive." But I hold back, often. Why? Why is "forgiveness" such a relatively shunned concept in the workplace? Are we so intent on showing accountability and professionalism that we deem forgiveness a weakness? Maybe we can challenge ourselves and just a little more often choose to offer forgiveness in our heart and mind...quiet forgiveness.

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Shaping our mindset, outlook, attitude and behavior isn't always easy, least of all in the work setting where we've got a lot on our mind! So adopting the use of mantras as a tool for both individual effectiveness as well as the success of a team can make an important difference. Be disciplined...adopt a mantra that helps you meet the challenges you face today. It's about motivation, focus, positivity, and productivity.

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Each one of us, every day, makes calculations about whether it's necessary and it's safe for us to come out. We may need to come out with an aspect of our self identity, with a need or with a fear, with our feelings, with an opinion, or with a big new idea. And everyone around us experiences the same thing. So where do we each decide to draw the line?

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