The Cranky Middle Manager Show #078 (MP3 11.4MB 34:56 Min)

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Welcome to the Cranky Middle Manager Show, episode 78. Today we talk about using your own Divine Wisdom and spirituality to help you be a more effective manager. DON’T LEAVE YET…. you’ll find a lot worth listening to with Tricia Molloy, even if the subject matter scares you a bit. This is an important conversation.

Show 78 Notes

0:00 Welcome everyone. Today we talk about listening to the still, small voice within. It’s easy to joke, but we all have it, it’s vital to how we work and yet we’re reluctant to talk about it… Tricia Molloy is the author of “Divine Wisdom At Work”. You’ll enjoy our conversation.

2:35 This episode is dedicated to Handsome Lake, spiritual leader of the Iroquois at a time when it was impossible to separate the spiritual and the workplace- both were part of everything you did, all the time. Of course, mixing traditions can get a bit sticky which is exactly why HR gets nervous.

3:18 Our quote of the week is from the Baghavad Gita. Remove the mysticism and it says, just do it because it’s the right thing to do. The results will come. Good advice, even if it’s hard to get a project approved on that basis.

5:00 Welcome Tricia Molloy. Even though I have no problem arguing religion,politics or anything else with anyone anytime, the workplace is very nervous about the topic. Today we’re going to talk about what she calls “Universal Principles”. But it’s important, because I believe there’s something… I know if I’m all I’ve got I’m in big trouble.

7:55 Clean out the clutter, the Universe will fill in the blanks. She starts with a hypothetical situation but one we’re all familiar with. You have to make room for new opportunities. Also be aware that energy attracts like energy- positive people attract positive people… be negative and the vultures circle.

11:00 Most managers get out of whack by not taking the time to get quiet… meditation, contemplation, slow leadership, a lot of people on this show have spoken about the same thing. What does it look like? You’ll be as relieved as I was to know that the Lotus Position is optional….

16:15 Meditation opens you up to intuition- you have to be open to those moments. Tricia calls those “God Winks”. Call it coincidence or synchronicity if you’re more comfortable with it…..

19:30 Tricia is a big believer in affirmations. I confess I have an issue with it. especially around financial things. Affirmations need to be in the present tense, positive, and brief.

24:30 Visualization should be an important part of the manager’s preparation for big events like performance reviews, presentations and critical conversations. Gratitude helps too, even when it’s hard to focus on the positive. Tricia calls that “focus and expand”.

28:40 Yet another guest warns us of the dangers of multi-tasking. In spiritual terms, it’s all about mindfulness- but basically you can’t focus on too many things at once. Don’t look at me like that, it’s true. Try not checking email when you’re on the phone….it IS possible, you know.

32:00 Check out her Resources Page for lots of links.

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