Some personalities are more mindful than others by nature and in unexpected ways.

What is it about?

Mindfulness - the ability to pay attention on purpose, in the present moment, and without judgment - has become a topic increasing interest in leadership development and consulting. It is more natural to some than others (personalities) and is associated with Hogan personality scales of adjustment and, perhaps surprisingly, ambition. It also comes less naturally to cautious, leisurely, and excitable.

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Photo by Lesly Juarez on Unsplash

Photo by Lesly Juarez on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Recognizing that mindfulness comes more naturally to some than others may provide opportunities to leverage mindfulness practices to contribute to potentially reduce habitual reactivity to stressful perceptions and potentially increase insight and present-moment awareness of self, others, and self-on-others.