You’ve probably heard the term “mindfulness” but does it have any place in corporate leadership?? Isn’t mindfulness just a hyppie-dippie term that is a “weak” way to lead? Research shows it’s actually the most effective long-term approach. In fact, top organizations all around the world are starting to embrace the concept, so this week I’m …
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VIP Avoiding a Mid-Life Crisis
In a recent Jamming with Jason podcast I speak with my friend Mo Issa about his journey of self discovery and finding what is really important in life. I met Mo many years ago when we were both trained to be coaches by Brian Tracy and we have continued our friendship as our paths keep …
VIP Leadership Comes from the Inside Out
What’s the difference between a third-world country dictator and a traditional leader in the corporate world? Find the answer at: https://www.jasonmefford.com/leadership-comes-from-the-inside-out/ Bad joke, but serious message. Dictators use fear and violence to get people to do what they want. Most corporate leaders are taught to use fear and punishment, and have a command and control, …
VIP These two words have a big impact on your communication effectiveness
The two little words: “and” and “but” seem similar, but there are actually some very different times when you will want to use either one or the other to be effective as a leader and a communicator… and when you get it wrong there can be some painful repercussions. Literally an errant “but” could land …
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VIP Are You an Inclusive Leader??
You might think you are inclusive and open minded, but how inclusive are you really? We tend to gravitate to people that are like us (it’s just human nature) but being more inclusive in all ways really does enrich our lives and creates stronger teams. With business entering the digital world, we need to start …
VIP There is a lot of power in music.
How many times have you felt your emotions swell up when you watched a movie? Whether you realize it or not, your subconscious brain is picking up on the music in the background of movies that helps you feel certain emotions and take you along in the story. Sad parts of a movie usually have …
VIP Keeping it simple is so much easier and less stressful
I’ve always loved the saying “keep it simple.” Too often we are our own worst enemies by making things much more complex and complicated than necessary… and that usually leads to unnecessary stress. Have you ever been guilty of doing that? I know I have. Over the years I’ve created hundreds of blog posts, hundreds …
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VIP Leadership is not about controlling others, it’s about relationships
You may have heard me say leadership is all relationships, right? Well, successful leaders know it really does all boil down to relationships, and leading from the inside out. What does that mean? Most people think leadership is about the way you dress, the title you have, but that is an old, broken model taught …
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VIP Shocking News from the World Economic Forum
This last week’s Jamming with Jason episode was a barn burner. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Survey, has some pretty alarming information you should be aware of. Due to the rise of automation and artificial intelligence, certain professions are at a significantly higher risk of being outsourced to computers. What that means for …
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VIP Improving Work / Life Integration
We’ve talked about “work / life balance” for quite a while, but most people still struggle. Can you relate? It’s actually impossible to “balance” the two, since that word usually means equal or 50/50ish (btw that’s a technical term I just made up :). But seriously, it’s about integrating the two. The old fallacy that …
