AUGUST 2023
THE WISE MIND
“There is a wisdom of the head, and…a wisdom of the heart.” — Charles Dickens
FACILITATOR PROMPT:
The Wise Mind concept is the idea that humans tend to operate from a place of pure reason, or pure emotion. Living in a constant state of logical reason can feel robotic and disconnecting, but living in a state of emotion can feel chaotic and unorganized. It’s our job as leaders to train our “wise minds” to find balance in our mental state so that we can show up as our best selves for those around us. The Wise Mind is the quiet, optimal mode of acting/thinking that is flexible, adaptive, and holistic. Success and confidence flows out of this mental state.
If we have understanding of our natural state of mind, we can better train ourselves to think with our wise minds to make more rational decisions in the heat of the moment. The hospitality industry is very fluid, which challenges us to remain calm under pressure, be able to think on our toes, and adapt to ever-changing obstacles. Finding balance during these times of chaos can allow us to cultivate and nourish our self-confidence as leaders.
