Mindfulness and What Happens When We Forget
0 Comment by Ozzie Gontang / July 14, 2009 / Posted in Mindful Business, Mindful Leadership, MindfulnessThere is a great BBC Series from several years ago called: The Century of the Self. Edward Bernays is a name very few people recognize, however he truly influenced the 20th Century and continues to influence each of us in ways that we are: Unaware.
Edward Bernays was the nephew of Sigmund Freud. After [...]
Mindfulness Is In Front of You All The Time and It Isn’t
2 Comments by Ozzie Gontang / April 6, 2009 / Posted in Mindful Business, Mindful Leadership, MindfulnessI walked into the small store in Margaret River and was reminded to stop and reflect as I read the silkscreen on the apron.
Back in San Diego, last night I watched the musical rendition of Studs Terkel’s book: Working. Another reminder of recognizing and honoring all people who do the work they do: [...]
Sometime My Story Is So Convincing, Even I Believe It
0 Comment by Ozzie Gontang / February 5, 2009 / Posted in Mindful Leadership, MindfulnessI often say that every word out of my mouth is a story. If I am not aware, I use words and phrases without thought or reflection. I can continually infect myself and others around me with false or self-limiting stories. If I tell a story enough times, even I come to believe it. I [...]
