The key to creating the mental space before responding is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a way of being present: paying attention to and accepting what is happening in our lives. It helps us to be aware of and step away from… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
Complete objectivity is not an option. We are all subjective about the way we respond to 'what is,' whether it's the people we encounter, the circumstances in our lives, or ourselves. What we can do is reduce our subjectivity -… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
We perceive through our senses a person, a situation or an event, and in an instant, we project our mental models - our fears,… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
The truth is many of us have been socialized to think that if we are not the very best, if we are not at… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
Our brains have the ability to reorganize themselves by forming new neural connections throughout our lives. This ability is called neuroplasticity. — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
To be an effective leader and make sound decisions, you must be able to gather data by seeking out diverse perspectives and be willing… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
We are not a victim of our emotions or thoughts. We can understand our triggers and use them as tools to help us respond… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
When we can see things as they are, without projecting our mental models and fears, we are being objective. When we can understand and… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
The key to creating the mental space before responding is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a way of being present: paying attention to and accepting what… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
Objective leaders identify their unproductive mental models and tweak them for greater effectiveness. — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
The key to transforming mental models is to interrupt the automatic responses that are driven by the old model and respond differently based on… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
Sometimes our childhood experiences are emotionally intense, which can create strong mental models. These experiences and our assumptions about them are then reinforced in… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
There are times when we are just not very kind to ourselves. The problem with our negative thoughts is that the latest science has… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
We all have mental models: the lens through which we see the world that drive our responses to everything we experience. Being aware of… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
