Most leaders today run highly complex work environments that include:

• A multi-generational workforce
• Continuously advancing technology
• 24/7 global competition
• Unrelenting pressure to achieve more with shrinking resources

As a result of these and other challenges, most modern leaders suffer tremendous stress due to perpetual performance pressure.

The Mind to Lead programs train your mind to lead with a calmer, more effective presence and style.

In these three retreats, you'll learn and practice three foundational skills:

Calm Leader Retreat---Mindfulness: Stop complaining about the past or worrying about the future. Build the power of moment-to-moment, non-judgmental awareness when the body relaxes and the mind becomes clear, open, and curious.

Confident Leader Retreat---Exploration: Investigate negative or judgmental thoughts. Make decisions from a neutral, rather than angry or fearful, mindset.

Powerful Leader Retreat---Influence: Communicate in a concise confident way to increase morale, accountability and employee productivity.

These skill sets have proven benefits including increased self-awareness, self-trust, and self-acceptance; calm in the face of difficulties; more fluid adaptation to change; more effective coping strategies; decreases in stress-related physical symptoms including chronic pain; significant decreases in anxiety and depression; improved concentration and creativity; improved immune system functioning; and an enhanced appreciation of life.

• Be exposed to basic brain physiology and neuroscience research so that you understand how your mind works and how to use it for improved leadership

• Practice a variety of techniques that relax and focus your mind during an active workday and, if you choose, as part of regular silent reflection

• Practice a variety of communication skills that save time and increase effectiveness for you and your direct reports

• Reflect on challenging leadership issues, and renew your commitment to your job and organization

• Meet and work with a small group of like-minded leaders who want to improve their effectiveness in lasting ways

• Slow down, relax and spend time in a natural, rejuvenating setting

• Write an individual action plan for applying Calm, Confident Power in your work and life

Watch two leaders describe their experiences at a Mind to Lead retreat at the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque:

• Executives
• Managers
• Board Members
• Nonprofit Executive Directors
• Small business owners
• Human Resource professionals
• Organizational Development consultants
• Others interested in exploring new ways of being productive despite the stress and challenges of work.

• Nine hours of instruction, skill building, and discussion from 8AM to 5PM. At the Powerful Leader Retreat you'll learn to:
  • Hold people accountable for their commitments
  • Adapt your leadership style to fit each person’s style and performance issues
  • Point out a person’s resistance to a job expectation and help him/her resolve it
  • Disagree without displaying defensive reactions
  • Motivate your team/organization to achieve short-term results with long-term revenue sustainability

• Handouts and reading packet

• Catered lunch, beverages, & snacks

• CD with short, guided exercises you can use on the job

• A buddy system and post-retreat group conference call to ensure continued behavior change

• 30-minute confidential coaching call with Suzanne after the retreat to answer questions and fine-tune your skills ($125 value)