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The state of being ‘present’

by Michael Landers and Timothy Dukes
Indian Management March 2021

Summary: MYTH 1: You must quiet your mind.
MYTH 2: Being present means having a single focus.
MYTH 3: We need to be doing it all time.
MYTH 4: The ability to be present requires a lot of ‘brain training’

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Michael Landers is founder and President, Culture Crossing, Inc. He is co-author, Present Company: Cultivating Cultures of High Performance in Teams and Organizations.

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Timothy Dukes is a veteran psychotherapist and leadership advisor. He is co-author, Present Company: Cultivating Cultures of High Performance in Teams and Organizations.

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