Meditation Practice: How to Be a Better You

Meditation Practice: How to Be a Better You

This is Episode 46 of This Old New Business weekly business podcast with Jeff Korhan.

In this episode we are going to talk about a subject I am very passionate about, and that is the meditation practice and how to implement a meditation routine in your daily life. You may be wondering why meditation is being discussed on a business podcast.

The reason, in addition to the fact that many of you have asked me to share what I’ve learned as a meditation instructor for nearly 15 years, is that there are many practical benefits to meditation, including greater productivity and creativity, increased energy, and what most people are familiar with – a greater ability to manage stress.

We’ve all experienced times when it seems we are no longer running the business, but rather it is running us. That’s what happened in my early days as an entrepreneur, and that’s what led me to learning meditation and then later becoming a meditation instructor.

I’m going to share that journey, then get into the fundamentals of a meditation practice, what it is and what it isn’t, how meditation is practiced, and really how it works on a practical level.

Meditation Practice: How to Be a Better You


Jeff Korhan with Deepak Chopra, MD at Meditation Instructor Certification

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the meditation practice?  Meet me over on Twitter to take the conversation further.

Key Take-Aways

  • Jeff Korhan trained as a meditation instructor with Deepak Chopra, MD
  • The true purpose of meditation is to discover one’s essential nature
  • Meditation is closely related to the physical practice of yoga.
  • There are only three possible experiences with a traditional meditation practice.
  • When meditation changes you for the better, your physical environment responds in kind.
  • In lieu of a personal mantra, you can use the universal So Hum mantra. More on how that practice works here.
  • Listen to the end, because there is a pretty amazing true story in the last 5 minutes.

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About the Author:  Jeff Korhan, MBA, is the author of Built-In Social: Essential Social Marketing Practices for Every Small Business and host of This Old New Business podcast.

He helps mainstream businesses adapt their traditional growth practices to a digital world. Connect with Jeff on LinkedInTwitterFacebook, and Google+

Team Building: How to Train for Productivity and Profits

Team Building: How to Train for Productivity and Profits

This is Episode 38 of This Old New Business weekly business podcast with Jeff Korhan.

Shelia Butler is the co-founder of a multi-million dollar business whose success relied heavily on organizing productive and accountable teams.

In this episode we several aspects of team building, including mentoring, leadership and accountability, and knowing when to make the difficult, but necessary changes for accomplishing business objectives.

Our Featured Guest: Shelia Butler

Team Building: How to Train for Productivity and ProfitsShelia Butler is a growth strategist, team-builder, and host of To The Trade Radio and Successful Women Talk. She works hands-on with To-The-Trade professionals helping them solve their toughest and most critical business challenges.

Shelia was formerly Co-Owner and Chief Operating Officer of Aidan Gray Home. After selling that business in 2010, she started a consultancy to help other businesses build more repeatable profits.

Training Teams is an Asset Investment

Team building necessarily involves an investment, and it is one that will pay dividends that regularly fall to the bottom line.

One of the simplest training method that many small businesses overlook is mentoring. Shelia recommends mentoring for team building and creating upward mobility. Instead of waiting for the right time to hire someone to take over their responsibilities, smart business owners mentor their replacement years in advance.

To develop productive teams, it’s essential to first train on the workflow fundamentals. Everyone has their respective accountabilities, but there must also be a team leader that is responsible for the collective accountabilities of the team. 

When teams are properly organized and equipped with a clear vision of the goal and the tools for its accomplishment, all that’s left is execution. This naturally requires recruiting great (not just good) people, and having the courage to make changes when necessary.

Shelia says every business should periodically evaluate their teams by asking the question: Knowing what you now know, would you rehire this person today? Your business is a laboratory that will only produce more favorable outcomes if changes are made for the better.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on team building? Meet me over on Twitter to take the conversation further.

Lighting Round Tips and Advice

Shelia’s Top Sales or Marketing Advice – Be yourself, communicate well, and follow through.

Her Favorite Productivity Tip – Before ending the workday, write down the top three most important projects you plan to tackle tomorrow.

A Quote that has Inspired Shelia’s Success – “Luck follows the prepared.” Louis Pasteur (paraphrased)

Key Take-Aways

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If you enjoyed this episode of This Old New Marketing podcast, please head over to iTunes or Stitcher to leave a rating, write a review, or subscribe.

About the Author:  Jeff Korhan, MBA, is the author of Built-In Social: Essential Social Marketing Practices for Every Small Business and host of This Old New Business podcast.

He helps mainstream businesses adapt their traditional growth practices to a digital world. Connect with Jeff on LinkedInTwitterFacebook, and Google+

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