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The Family Business PodcastRight Mindfulness and Concentration - The Mindful Family BusinessTHE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.The Second Noble Truth: recognise that these different types of suffering are produced by your mind, even if the apparent cause is external. The mind reacts negatively to life experiences that we didn’t want, and does the same when we don’t get things we were hoping for. The Buddha called these wants and dislikes “thirsts”. It is thirsts that cause unhappy states of mind.The Third No...2023-06-1957 minThe Mindful Family BusinessRight Mindfulness and ConcentrationTHE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.The Second Noble Truth: recognise that these different types of suffering are produced by your mind, even if the apparent cause is external. The mind reacts negatively to life experiences that we didn’t want, and does the same when we don’t get things we were hoping for. The Buddha called these wants and dislikes “thirsts”. It is thirsts that cause unhappy states of mind.The Third No...2023-06-1957 minThe Family Business PodcastRight Effort - The Mindful Family BusinessTHE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.The Second Noble Truth: recognise that these different types of suffering are produced by your mind, even if the apparent cause is external. The mind reacts negatively to life experiences that we didn’t want, and does the same when we don’t get things we were hoping for. The Buddha called these wants and dislikes “thirsts”. It is thirsts that cause unhappy states of mind.The Third No...2023-06-1643 minThe Mindful Family BusinessRight EffortTHE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.The Second Noble Truth: recognise that these different types of suffering are produced by your mind, even if the apparent cause is external. The mind reacts negatively to life experiences that we didn’t want, and does the same when we don’t get things we were hoping for. The Buddha called these wants and dislikes “thirsts”. It is thirsts that cause unhappy states of mind.The Third No...2023-06-1643 minThe Family Business PodcastRight Livelihood - The Mindful Family BusinessTHE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.The Second Noble Truth: recognise that these different types of suffering are produced by your mind, even if the apparent cause is external. The mind reacts negatively to life experiences that we didn’t want, and does the same when we don’t get things we were hoping for. The Buddha called these wants and dislikes “thirsts”. It is thirsts that cause unhappy states of mind.The Third No...2023-06-1251 minThe Mindful Family BusinessRight LivelihoodTHE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.The Second Noble Truth: recognise that these different types of suffering are produced by your mind, even if the apparent cause is external. The mind reacts negatively to life experiences that we didn’t want, and does the same when we don’t get things we were hoping for. The Buddha called these wants and dislikes “thirsts”. It is thirsts that cause unhappy states of mind.The Third No...2023-06-1251 minThe Family Business PodcastRight Actions and Activities - The Mindful Family BusinessTHE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.The Second Noble Truth: recognise that these different types of suffering are produced by your mind, even if the apparent cause is external. The mind reacts negatively to life experiences that we didn’t want, and does the same when we don’t get things we were hoping for. The Buddha called these wants and dislikes “thirsts”. It is thirsts that cause unhappy states of mind.The Third No...2023-06-0953 minThe Mindful Family BusinessRight Actions and ActivitiesTHE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.The Second Noble Truth: recognise that these different types of suffering are produced by your mind, even if the apparent cause is external. The mind reacts negatively to life experiences that we didn’t want, and does the same when we don’t get things we were hoping for. The Buddha called these wants and dislikes “thirsts”. It is thirsts that cause unhappy states of mind.The Third No...2023-06-0953 minThe Family Business PodcastRight Speech or Communication - The Mindful Family BusinessTHE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.The Second Noble Truth: recognise that these different types of suffering are produced by your mind, even if the apparent cause is external. The mind reacts negatively to life experiences that we didn’t want, and does the same when we don’t get things we were hoping for. The Buddha called these wants and dislikes “thirsts”. It is thirsts that cause unhappy states of mind.The Third No...2023-06-0550 minThe Mindful Family BusinessRight Speech or CommunicationTHE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.The Second Noble Truth: recognise that these different types of suffering are produced by your mind, even if the apparent cause is external. The mind reacts negatively to life experiences that we didn’t want, and does the same when we don’t get things we were hoping for. The Buddha called these wants and dislikes “thirsts”. It is thirsts that cause unhappy states of mind.The Third No...2023-06-0550 minThe Family Business PodcastRight Intention / Thought - The Mindful Family BusinessAs with the word Noble above, the Eightfold Path uses a word that needs a little clarification. Each of the eight paths starts with the word Right. In this case it does not mean right as opposed to immoral, so it is not judgemental. Nor does it mean correct as opposed to wrong. It is best thought of as skilful or wise.Right Intentions or Thoughts: we need to be skilful and careful with our thoughts. If our automatic mind’s reactions rule our life we have a lot of suffering and poor judgements. We should try to...2023-06-0251 minThe Mindful Family BusinessRight Intention / ThoughtAs with the word Noble above, the Eightfold Path uses a word that needs a little clarification. Each of the eight paths starts with the word Right. In this case it does not mean right as opposed to immoral, so it is not judgemental. Nor does it mean correct as opposed to wrong. It is best thought of as skilful or wise.Right Intentions or Thoughts: we need to be skilful and careful with our thoughts. If our automatic mind’s reactions rule our life we have a lot of suffering and poor judgements. We should try to...2023-06-0251 minThe Family Business PodcastThe Fourth Noble Truth - Time to put in the work - The Mindful Family BusinessThe Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The formula was developed by his followers after his death as the Buddha left no written records of his teachings.Note that although still in everyday use when referring to this subject the term Noble does not refer to aristocracy or any sort of superiority. It simply means truths that make you are better person.The Fourth Noble Truth: to cultivate these skills we have to follow a path that co...2023-05-2952 minThe Mindful Family BusinessThe Fourth Noble Truth - Time to put in the workThe Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The formula was developed by his followers after his death as the Buddha left no written records of his teachings.Note that although still in everyday use when referring to this subject the term Noble does not refer to aristocracy or any sort of superiority. It simply means truths that make you are better person.The Fourth Noble Truth: to cultivate these skills we have to follow a path that co...2023-05-2952 minThe Family Business PodcastThe Third Noble Truth - You can deal with all this - The Mindful Family BusinessThe Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The formula was developed by his followers after his death as the Buddha left no written records of his teachings.Note that although still in everyday use when referring to this subject the term Noble does not refer to aristocracy or any sort of superiority. It simply means truths that make you are better person.The Third Noble Truth: we can learn to cultivate skills that stop our thirsts and th...2023-05-2640 minThe Mindful Family BusinessThe Third Noble Truth - You can deal with all thisThe Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The formula was developed by his followers after his death as the Buddha left no written records of his teachings.Note that although still in everyday use when referring to this subject the term Noble does not refer to aristocracy or any sort of superiority. It simply means truths that make you are better person.The Third Noble Truth: we can learn to cultivate skills that stop our thirsts and th...2023-05-2640 minThe Family Business PodcastThe Second Noble Truth - Your mind can make it worse - The Mindful Family BusinessThe Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The formula was developed by his followers after his death as the Buddha left no written records of his teachings.Note that although still in everyday use when referring to this subject the term Noble does not refer to aristocracy or any sort of superiority. It simply means truths that make you are better person.The Second Noble Truth: recognise that these different types of suffering are produced by your mi...2023-05-2240 minThe Family Business PodcastThe First Noble Truth - Sh*t Happens! - The Mindful Family BusinessThe Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The formula was developed by his followers after his death as the Buddha left no written records of his teachings.Note that although still in everyday use when referring to this subject the term Noble does not refer to aristocracy or any sort of superiority. It simply means truths that make you are better person.In this episode we explore The First Noble Truth. This states that we should be aw...2023-05-2243 minThe Family Business PodcastWhat is the Mindful Family Business? - The Mindful Family BusinessWelcome to The Mindful Family Business. This is an alternative look at family business governance. Through engaging and thoughtful conversations between your hosts, Russ Haworth and Martin Stepek, we are hoping to deliver to you something a little different. Utilising the expertise that Martin has on the teachings of Buddha and the combined expertise of Russ and Martin in the field of family business each podcast episode will leave you with meaningful thinking around how you own and operate a business together. If you would like to explore the role that a mindful...2023-05-2225 minThe Mindful Family BusinessThe Second Noble Truth - Your mind can make it worseThe Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The formula was developed by his followers after his death as the Buddha left no written records of his teachings.Note that although still in everyday use when referring to this subject the term Noble does not refer to aristocracy or any sort of superiority. It simply means truths that make you are better person.The Second Noble Truth: recognise that these different types of suffering are produced by your mi...2023-05-2240 minThe Mindful Family BusinessThe First Noble Truth - Sh*t Happens!The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The formula was developed by his followers after his death as the Buddha left no written records of his teachings.Note that although still in everyday use when referring to this subject the term Noble does not refer to aristocracy or any sort of superiority. It simply means truths that make you are better person.In this episode we explore The First Noble Truth. This states that we should be aw...2023-05-2243 minThe Mindful Family BusinessWhat is the Mindful Family Business?Welcome to The Mindful Family Business. This is an alternative look at family business governance. Through engaging and thoughtful conversations between your hosts, Russ Haworth and Martin Stepek, we are hoping to deliver to you something a little different. Utilising the expertise that Martin has on the teachings of Buddha and the combined expertise of Russ and Martin in the field of family business each podcast episode will leave you with meaningful thinking around how you own and operate a business together. If you would like to explore the role that a mindful...2023-05-2225 min
The Family Business PodcastLaunching a New Show!So this is just a really quick show to let you know that I am launching a new show with my colleague and friend, Martin Stepek. The show is called The Mindful Family Business and will look at how you can apply the teachings of mindfulness to your family business. The new show is launching today and will feature on this feed for a limited time. After a certain time I will remove them from this feed but you will still be able to listen by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts. 2023-05-2203 minThe Family Business PodcastMeet your HostOn this weeks show the tables are turned! I am interviewed by my friend and colleague Martin Stepek. Following some requests from listeners to know more about me, I finally succumbed and asked Martin to interview me. If you want to hear more about how I became a family business adviser and how growing up in a home where my parents fostered other children impacted my life, have a listen. Support the ShowThe podcast is entirely self-funded by me. I am not looking for sympathy as it is...2022-02-2841 minThe Family Business PodcastUsing mindfulness to live well during the Corona Virus crisisWith Corona Virus impacting more and more businesses and people around World, I follow up our last episode with an interview with Martin Stepek. Martin is a mindfulness coach and also a family business expert and so can offer unique insights into how to use mindfulness at times of extreme stress. Martin's own family business went into administration in the early 2000's and he found that during that extremely difficult time he was able to use his mindfulness practice to help him through. You can find out more about Martin at the following...2020-03-2048 min
The Family Business PodcastEp. 28 - MindfulnessIn this interview with Martin Stepek we explore many of the challenges that families in business together face. The story of how Martin's father came to Scotland is one full of difficulty and tragedy and the challenges of his father's childhood stayed with him his entire life. Martin discusses the heartbreaking realities of having to wind up the business and the effect that had on the family, both positive and negative. Martin also discusses how he came across Mindfulness and the scientific benefits of practicing mindfulness. We talk about how we shoul...2018-02-161h 18