Rob Dube
Detroit, Michigan
Author, DoNothing and Shine | Co-Founder of The 10 Disciplines | Co-Founder of @imageOneWay | @Forbes Small Giant
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Scrap the 5-Year Plan. Start Thinking 10 Years Ahead Instead.
If you’re like most driven entrepreneurs, you are preoccupied with today, this week, this month and maybe this year at the most. You want it now. Yet this short-sightedness is limiting you. When you shift to long-range thinking, time will slow down. A feeling of peace will come over you. You will start to make better decisions. You will become more consistent. And the irony is that you will get to where you want to go faster. I was 35 years old when I shifted to this mindset.
Why You Need to Completely Unplug From Work When You Take Time Off
This excerpt is shared with permission from Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom by Dr Gino Wickman and Rob Dube (BenBella Books, 2024). Here are a few of the activities that past clients proudly share with us when they return from vacation. “I cleared out all of my emails!” “I read the latest business book!” “I finally caught up on all the industry and business news!” That’s not a vacation. That’s not time off.
'Shining' a Light on the Internal Struggles of the Entrepreneur
The following is an excerpt from “Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom,” in which Gino Wickman and Rob Dube shine a light on the internal struggles of the entrepreneur. Being driven, as all entrepreneurs are, is a blessing and a curse. The driven are typically not fully present with the people they love. “Present” means you are focused and engaged in the here and now, not distracted, mentally absent, or drifting.
Meditation Allows Leaders To Get Ahead, Achieve More by Doing Nothing
As business leaders, we are so often called to do things: make decisions, fix problems, manage money. The irony is, the more we do, the less control we have. Effective leadership requires composition, control and focus — skills that are all strengthened by learning to do nothing. Years of practicing mindful meditation have helped me become an acclaimed entrepreneur, propelling my leadership to new heights.
3 Tips to Maximize Your Energy to Live an Optimal Life as an Entrepreneur
About Latest Posts Rob Dube is the visionary behind The 10 Disciplines for Managing and Maximizing Your Energy video-based journey, host of Leading with Genuine Care podcast and cofounder of ImageOne. Entrepreneurs are passionate leaders with seemingly endless energy, helping to advance our world one brilliant idea at a time. Throughout my career, I’ve been humbled and honored to speak at conferences filled with entrepreneurs, and can literally feel their energy and drive when I’m on stage.
Nate Klemp | Applying Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Nate Klemp Posted on November 17, 2021 Listen to the episode: “A lot of people in the business world tell me they don’t have 30 minutes for mindfulness. … [But] there are all these opportunities for mindfulness hidden in life.” — Nate Klemp Mindfulness is good for more than a morning meditation or a nighttime wind-down. Used consistently, it can help you feel less anxious in every moment of your life.
How To Take Your Mindfulness Practice Everywhere You Go
Mindfulness is more than just a buzzword. And it isn’t just a nice way to start your day. Learning to be present can help you tackle stressful situations more calmly, savor happy moments more fully — and spend less time on your phone. It took 10 years, a Ph.D. and a serious bike accident for Nate Klemp to realize that he didn’t want to study philosophy: he wanted to live it. He wanted to find practical ways to feel happier and less anxious.
How To Be A Business That Makes Change As Well As Profit
Being kind has never been cooler, judging by the number of companies engaging in social missions. Chris Gale believes business really can be a tool for positive change — if leaders’ hearts are truly in the right place. Now the Head of Social Impact for eBay UK, Gale began his career in nonprofits, researching how businesses could ethically drive development in low-income countries.
What Leaders Can Learn From Self-Compassion
When was the last time you stopped picking apart a project you’ve completed, and simply congratulated yourself for a job well done? Or, better yet, accepted a mistake you made without spending hours berating yourself? The idea of devoting time to self-compassion feels self-indulgent. But Kristin Neff says the opposite is true. Learning to look after our own emotional, physical and mental well-being helps us withstand the challenges life throws our way, and better support those around us.
Chris Gale | How Businesses Really Can Change the World for the Better
Chris Gale Posted on October 20, 2021 Listen to the episode: “If you start with, ‘This is the thing we want to change, we’re happy to play our role and be part of a broader movement,’ I truly believe that you can change the world, while making money.” Being kind has never been cooler — or more profitable — for businesses. This week, I learn from Chris Gale why he believes corporations really can be a tool for positive change — if leaders’ hearts are truly in the right place.
The Happiest Man in the World on Finding Your True Purpose Through Compassion
The monk regularly identified as the happiest man in the world was once plagued by panic attacks. Mingyur Rinpoche grew up in the Himalayan mountains. “My life in general was wonderful,” he says. “I had nice parents and grandparents, and a very good environment.” Buddhist monk Mingyur Rinpoche Mingyur Rinpoche However, around the age of eight, Rinpoche started experiencing intense anxiety. “I couldn’t sleep well, it felt tight around my neck, and my heart sped up,” he remembers.
What Bhutan Can Teach Us About Happiness And Compassionate Leadership
Happiness, like any emotion, is difficult to quantify. But then again, I’ve never lived in Bhutan—lovingly known as the “land of happiness.” Bhutan is more than a tiny, picturesque Buddhist kingdom nestled high in the Himalayas. It’s a nation that values happiness as one of its greatest resources.
Why Mindful Leadership Is Good For Business, Our Teams And Ourselves
Looking for a foundation to better balance your mindful leadership practice? Then search no further than Sounds True founder and CEO Tami Simon. Her wisdom offers mindful leaders a beautifully simple place to start: human dignity. By using human dignity as your foundation, you’ll always remember that your employees are human. Treating them with the dignity and respect all humans deserve will be better for them, for you, and for your business.
Kristin Neff | The Power of Practicing Fierce Self-Compassion
Kristin Neff Posted on September 2, 2021 Listen to the episode: “The more compassion you give to yourself, the more you have available for others.” — Kristin Neff Many of us prioritize compassion for others, but what about compassion for ourselves? This week, hear from a pioneer on mindful self-compassion, Kristin Neff.
How Meditation And Mindful Leadership Retreats Could Help You Lead With Genuine Care
Mindful Meditation for Servant Leaders Artem Oleshko Leadership is a gift and a responsibility. And asleaders, we will want to consider this seriously. After all, every leadership decision made can ripple throughout our organizations—and often into the lives of our team members. Whether or not our choices ultimately result in a positive outcome may come back to these decisions. When it comes to decision-making, even seasoned leaders often follow their initial instinct without pause or forethought.
Mingyur Rinpoche | Finding Your Purpose with Awareness, Compassion, and Meditation
Posted August 11, 2021 In Uncategorized Mingyur Rinpoche | Finding Your Purpose with Awareness, Compassion, and Meditation2021-08-112021-08-11https://www.donothingbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/lwgc-logo-website.pngdonothinghttps://www.donothingbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/lwgc-logo-website.png200px200px Mingyur Rinpoche Posted on August 11, 2021 Listen to the episode: “Once we continue forward, obstacles become optional. Problems become solutions. There are no eternal problems.
What Leaders Can Learn From Mindfulness And Entrepreneurship In Bhutan
Mindful leadership isn’t easy. But Dr. Karma Phuntsho—an Oxford-educated scholar and founder of the Loden Foundation—believes this leadership philosophy can lead anyone down the path to success in life, business, and beyond. Dr. Phuntsho is a proud native of Bhutan, a small kingdom located deep in the Himalayas. He first discovered the benefits of mindful leadership thanks to his unique backstory.
Tami Simon | Why Conscious Leadership Is Good for Business and Our World
Tami Simon Posted on July 20, 2021 Listen to the episode: “An organization can only grow its reach and business impact as much as the leadership is willing to grow as humans.” This week, I chat with Tami Simon, the founder of Sounds True—an internationally recognized wisdom-based multimedia company with a mission to wake up the world.
Matt DeSantis | What Bhutan Can Teach Us About Mindful, Compassionate Leadership
Matt DeSantis Posted on July 7, 2021 Listen to the episode: “When you have compassionate leaders, you develop a relationship with the people that is built on kindness and trust.” Few foreigners have lived in the tiny country of Bhutan longer than Matt DeSantis, the founder of MyBhutan.
A GE Exec’s Top 4 Ways For Positive Leaders To Grow And Succeed
Early in his career, then-emerging leader Vince Tullo took a chance. The lifelong New Yorker was offered a position at General Electric (GE)—in the comparatively tiny Midwestern city of Bloomington, Illinois. At first, Tullo couldn’t imagine leaving the business mecca of New York City for a prairie town in Illinois, even if it was for a corporation like GE. But after some convincing, he decided to give GE and the Midwest one year to win him over. If it didn’t feel right, he’d head back east.
Dr. Karma Phuntsho | Ethically Bringing Entrepreneurship Into Traditional Communities
Dr. Karma Phuntsho Posted on June 23, 2021 Listen to the episode: “Leaders must be clear about having good, benevolent, and altruistic intentions to help others. It’s an essential quality of a leader.” Dr. Karma Phuntsho is a leading intellectual from the tiny, fascinating nation of Bhutan. Dr. Phuntsho strives to bring modern education and entrepreneurship into traditional communities, like his own, while carefully preserving their heritage and cultural integrity for future generations.
Balance Your Stress: How Leaders Can Stress Less For Greater Success
The business world is burning out. According to Gallup’s 2021 State of the Global Workplace Report, 43% of respondents say they feel stressed at work on a daily basis. That’s up from 38% in 2019. While some stress is inevitable, burnout is not. And as leaders, it’s our responsibility to support our team members in reducing their stress and achieving a healthy life balance. Since great leaders lead by example, we must also do the same for ourselves.
Vince Tullo | A GE Executive’s Wisdom on Leading with Empathy, Listening and Understanding
Vince Tullo Posted on June 9, 2021 Listen to the episode: “If you understand the person on the other end of the table, you’ll be much better off.” — Vince Tullo, former VP of Global Sales at GE Vince Tullo boasts over 47 years working in global high-tech business development and leadership, most of them with General Electric (GE).
Finding Common Ground In A Divided America: A Conversation With Senator Doug Jones Original
Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) with the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) at the Edmund Pettus Bridge where Rep. ... [+] Lewis marched for civil rights. CREDIT: Sen. Doug Jones Few people have experienced history firsthand like Sen. Doug Jones. As a former U.S. Senator (D-AL), U.S. Attorney in the Clinton Administration, and the prosecuting attorney against the Klansmen responsible for bombing a Birmingham church in 1963 that killed four girls, Sen.
Finding Your Personal Vision in 3 Easy Steps
Visioning is familiar to many of us, but how many actually take the time to do it? Do you have a 10-year plan? A 5-year plan? How about a one-year plan? If you have one personally, do you have one for your business? If for your business, how about personally? Do they align? Do your values translate across both plans? You are in the top 1% (not THAT top 1%) if you have one or both. For the other 99% of us, it’s never too late to start and not nearly as intimidating as it seems.
O que um empresário aprendeu sobre liderança ao observar a educação na Índia rural
pixelfusion3d/Getty Images Inspirado pelos escritos de Gandhi sobre a importância da preservação do conhecimento cultural, o engenheiro começou a ver as aldeias sob uma nova perspectiva Há mais de 30 anos, o empresário filantropo Pawan Gupta fundou a SIDH (Sociedade para o Desenvolvimento Integrado dos Himalaias). O objetivo da ONG era criar escolas de alto padrão nas remotas montanhas do Himalaia, na Índia. Seu plano inicial, entretanto, não saiu exatamente como ele queria.
What This Leader Learned About Education, Success And Humanity While Working In Rural India
Over 30 years ago, nonprofit entrepreneur Pawan Gupta founded the Society for the Integrated Development of the Himalayas (SIDH). The NGO’s purpose was to create high-quality schools in the remote Himalayan Mountains of India. However, his initial plan didn’t turn out quite as he had imagined. As a well-educated engineer and graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Gupta arrived with only good intentions.
Dr. Jim Loehr | How Character and Energy Management Create High-Performing Leaders
Dr. Jim Loehr Posted on May 20, 2021 Listen to the episode: “For each person whose life you’ve touched, your legacy won’t be about your money but about your kindness.” — Jim Loehr, Leadership Performance Psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr is a globally renowned performance psychologist, co-founder of the Human Performance Institute, and a New York Times bestselling author of 17 books including Leading with Character: 10 Minutes a Day to a Brilliant Legacy, The Power of Full Engagement, and The Only...
How Conscious Leadership Can Lead You To Your True North Star
Jim Dethmer believes that business success takes more than hard work, a vision, and luck. It takes skills like presence, awareness, and gratitude—just three of the many traits of conscious leadership. Together, these skills will build a strong foundation for you to be best positioned to support your team and your organization. As an acclaimed leadership coach, Dethmer has helped 100s of elite leaders develop conscious leadership skills to succeed in business and beyond.
Sen. Doug Jones | Finding Common Ground in a Divided America
Sen. Doug Jones Posted on May 5, 2021 Listen to the episode: “We’ve got an opportunity coming out of this pandemic to build our society in a more just way.” — Sen. Doug Jones Few people attain a front-row seat to history and politics like former U.S. Senator Doug Jones. Before representing Alabama in Congress, Sen. Jones served as the United States Attorney in the Clinton Administration.
Transform Your Life And Leadership With Lessons From Mindfulness Master Jon Kabat-Zinn
This article is more than 2 years old. “If you can learn to inhabit this ‘No-Time’ called the Now, everything changes.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn For nearly 50 years, Jon Kabat-Zinn has guided millions from all walks of life to explore and embrace mindfulness. By skillfully combining science-backed practices with Zen meditation philosophies, this MIT Ph.D. created the world-renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Pawan Gupta | By Listening to People’s Needs, This Founder Is Transforming Traditional Education
Pawan Gupta Posted on April 21, 2021 Listen to the episode: “Teach them how to be—not how to appear to be.” Amazing education shouldn’t exist as a one-size-fits-all system according to Pawan Gupta. Pawan has been an advocate for quality education tailor-made for each unique community and every student.
4 Ways Loving Kindness & Mindfulness Can Change Your Life, With Sharon Salzberg
For over 45 years, Sharon Salzberg has been a prominent figure in bringing mindfulness and meditation into mainstream Western culture. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation, Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness, and Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World, and a contributing writer for outlets like Oprah’s O Magazine, Time Magazine, and On Being.
Jim Dethmer | The Power of Conscious Leadership
Jim Dethmer Posted on April 7, 2021 Listen to the episode: “Most of us don’t see reality very clearly. We distort reality individually and collectively. So, how does a team get to reality the fastest? Everybody tells their truth.” Is conscious leadership the key to a healthy, energetic, and sustainable business?
How Businesses Are Thriving With Purpose And Systems Thinking
Profits matter in business. Without profit and cash, organizations simply can’t survive. But, without purpose, business can seem empty. Today, more people than ever believe so, and they’re championing a growing movement. For an organization to thrive, business leaders must think beyond numbers alone. They need to focus on people, purpose, and the planet. One leader spearheading this movement on an international scale is Tom Rippin.
Jon Kabat-Zinn | A Well-Lived Life Is Made in the Present Moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn Posted on March 17, 2021 Listen to the episode: “As long as you’re breathing, there’s more right with you than wrong.” —Jon Kabat-Zinn Without a doubt, Jon Kabat-Zinn has influenced millions worldwide to embrace a life of mindfulness. As the creator of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, he is largely credited with bringing mindful practices into mainstream culture.
Why Retaining Great Principals And School Leaders Matter For Equity In Education
As Director of the Education Reform Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas, Texas, Anne Wicks gets a rare insight into the highest levels of leadership. It’s commonplace for Anne to hear wisdom from the country’s—and even the world’s—top leaders, including from the 42nd president, George W. Bush, himself. Much of this wisdom focuses on the value of foundational purpose-driven leadership.
Why Great Principals Boost Equity & Excellence In K-12 Education
As Director of the Education Reform Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas, Texas, Anne Wicks gets a rare insight into the highest levels of leadership. It’s commonplace for Anne to hear wisdom from the country’s—and even the world’s—top leaders, including from the 42nd president, George W. Bush, himself. Much of this wisdom focuses on the value of foundational purpose-driven leadership.
Sharon Salzberg | Why Leading with Loving Kindness Can Change the World
Sharon Salzberg Posted on March 3, 2021 Listen to the episode: “When uncertainty is revealed, we have to learn how to be with one another or we sink.” —Sharon Salzberg, Sharon Salzberg is a true pioneer in making meditation accessible for anyone looking to live with more peace, stability, and kindness. For over 45 years, this New York Times bestselling author has inspired a new generation of practitioners with her modern, secular, and relatable approach to meditation and mindfulness.
Tom Rippin | Purpose-Driven Businesses Can Create a Stronger Economy for Everyone
Tom Rippin Posted on February 17, 2021 Listen to the episode: “If we’re going to bring about this better, healthy economy, it’s going to take change from all of us—change from all angles and organizations.” —Tom Rippin, CEO of On Purpose Tom Rippin is the CEO and Founder of On Purpose, a social enterprise that develops leaders who are focused on building purpose-driven businesses and an economy that works for all.
No Labels Allowed: Can The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus Rebuild A Bipartisan United States?
Shutterstock In a nation that feels more divided than ever, Nancy Jacobson wants politicians, leaders, and citizens alike to put labels aside and solve our biggest problems together. As the founder and CEO of No Labels, an organization that fights against the dysfunction and obstruction within today's politics, she and her team succeed in achieving just that. Since 2010, No Labels has been instrumental in bridging the party gap.
Can The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus Rebuild A Bipartisan United States?
In a nation that feels more divided than ever, Nancy Jacobson wants politicians, leaders, and citizens alike to put labels aside and solve our biggest problems together. As the founder and CEO of No Labels, an organization that fights against the dysfunction and obstruction within today's politics, she and her team succeed in achieving just that. Nancy Jacobson, CEO of No Labels Since 2010, No Labels has been instrumental in bridging the party gap.
Leading with Genuine Care: Anne Wicks
46 min Anne Wicks strives to create a better education system for kids, parents, and the leaders that support them. As Director of Education Reform at the Bush Institute, Anne develops and oversees policy, research, and engagement work of the Institute’s Education Reform team. She discusses why strong leadership is integral to a thriving educational system, what challenges leaders in education face both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we can all better support every student. 46 min
Anne Wicks | Why Leadership In Education Matters
Anne Wicks Posted on February 2, 2021 Listen to the episode: “Good leadership starts with understanding yourself and what you stand for.” —Anne Wicks Anne Wicks strives to create a better education system for kids, parents, and the leaders that support their bright futures. As the Director of Education Reform at the Bush Institute in Dallas, Anne develops and oversees the policy, research, and engagement work of the Institute’s Education Reform team.
How A Community Leader Supports Those Experiencing Homelessness During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Few moments can test leaders, their businesses, and those they serve like adversity. And no matter the industry, it’s safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic is one of those moments. Now, imagine that your clientele is part of a historically underserved population. That’s the challenge that Daniel Roby currently faces each day as CEO of the Austin Street Center, the largest free emergency homeless shelter created in 1982 to serve the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Nancy Jacobson | Rebuilding the Political Divide With Fewer Labels and More Conversations
Nancy Jacobson Posted on January 20, 2021 Listen to the episode: “You can make a difference…It’s always better to light the candle than curse the darkness.” — Nancy Jacobson, Founder and CEO of No Labels Not left. Not right. Forward! Nancy Jacobson is the founder and CEO of No Labels, an organization that advocates for finding nonpartisan solutions within our toughest political challenges.
This Leader’s Work To End The Organ Donation Waitlist Can Save Countless Lives And Billions Of Dollars
“I believe so much in people—and people who can move things,” says Jennifer Erickson, a vocal advocate for ending the organ donation list and a former . It’s a powerful statement from a leader who found success not only through her own tenacity but also proudly with the support and wisdom of others.
Why Ethics Matter For Social Media, Silicon Valley, And Every Tech Industry Leader
At one time, the idea of technology and social media significantly influencing society and politics would’ve sounded crazy. Now, with technology so embedded into the fabric of our lives, it’s a reality that raises legitimate questions about Silicon Valley’s ethical responsibility. Should tech companies step in to create and enforce guidelines within their platforms if they believe such policies would help the greater good?
Why Now Is A Perfect Time To Practice Mindfulness According To Zen Leader Shantum Seth
Panitan Photo/Shutterstock With a name that literally translates to “peaceful,” Shantum Seth seemed destined to lead a life dedicated to mindfulness. As an Ordained Teacher in the Zen Buddhist lineage learned under the great Thich Nhat Hanh, he has led pilgrimages and lessons on mindful living worldwide. Shantum has even led private sessions with mindful celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Sting.
Daniel Roby | What Everyone Should Know About Homelessness Today
Daniel Roby Posted on January 6, 2021 Listen to the episode: “There is so much more to every person’s life besides their homeless experience. Their homeless experience doesn’t define them.” — Daniel Roby, CEO of the Austin Street Center Uncover the reality of those facing homelessness with Daniel Roby, the CEO of the Austin Street Center, which is the largest free emergency homeless shelter in Dallas, Texas. It’s also the only area emergency shelter that focuses on the older homeless population.
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