 There is much written and talked about in the area of mindfulness and more specifically being present in the moment. Far from being a vague or unachievable goal, being present with our people is an imperative for a leader. What does this look like in practice, however? When we engage and communicate with our people, they are by definition present because they are speaking with their boss. We have their complete attention because they get so little of our time. The problem we face is that the opposite is not always true. It can be quite obvious when we are distracted or impatient with those that we lead, which of course is unintentional but counterproductive. Eye contact and meaningful questions are signs of true presence. As hard as that skill can be to muster under pressure and stress. We owe our people our true presence to ensure they appreciate the value we place in them and their work. Be well this week.