What does it mean to be mindful in the business sense? The word “mindful” evokes the thought of moral, courteous and conscientious behavior. Certainly these are important components to being mindful. Successful entrepreneurs know that ethical actions are only half the story.
Do you make business decisions by objectively comparing an array of possible solutions or are you usually sure what the right answer is? Do you use accurate and relevant information to make decisions or do you shoot from the hip? Do you have systems in place that are capable of easily gathering important information or do you have to dig? Do your systems allow your business to operate smoothly and profitably or are you constantly putting out fires and starved for cash? Have you assembled a capable management team with strengths that complement your own or do you try to do most things yourself?
If you answered yes to the second half of any of these questions, you have room to act more consciously in managing your business. Answering yes to the first half of these questions does not mean you’re home free. Being mindful is a daily, moment by moment act that requires discipline and persistence. In other words, you have to keep working at it.
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