Retreat Reflections: The Leadership Benefits of Doing Nothing
In this episode of the donothing podcast, you’ll learn:
What was new about this year’s donothing retreat
Why spending time together—especially while exploring nature—was a great way to start the retreat
Why the Shambhala Mountain Center land is so special
Why it’s essential for leaders to take time out and take care of themselves
What the main goals of the donothing Retreat are
How the silent part of retreat actually works
Who the retreat leaders and facilitators were
How Janet Solyntjes, the retreat leader, prepares guests for silence
Why there’s a value in letting your mind wander
What the biggest challenges for most participants are
Why it’s ok to not be an experienced meditator and participate in the retreat
How walking meditations help participants learn to slow down
Why going tech-free—even for a few days—is so important for busy leaders
What a body scan is and why participants love learning about this life tool
What mindfulness-based stress reduction is and what it has to do with a leadership silent retreat
Why participants bond so deeply with each other, even while saying nothing
What some of the highlights were for many guests
What participants can expect from the 2020 donothing leadership retreat
How the retreat demystifies mindfulness and meditation
Why learning these techniques and tools creates stronger leaders
What happens when a group of leaders from around the world travel to the Colorado Rockies and do nothing together? Find out on this special episode of the donothing podcast.
In April 2019, the donothing team hosted our annual Leadership Retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center. We were joined by high-performing leaders ready—and nervous—to take on the challenge of unplugging from their busy lives for four days.
Retreat participants discovered the value of self-care, spent some time in silence, immersed themselves in nature, uncovered invaluable mindfulness tools they could take home and into the workplace—plus countless more lifelong lessons.
Listen now and learn why the donothing Leadership Retreat experience changed participants for the better by teaching them to slow down and look within.
Take advantage of the early registration discount for the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat!
The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives—doing nothing. Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat.
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