Bringing an Intentionally Minded approach to Work/business & the 2nd Section of the Intention™ Wheel
Bringing Intentionally Minded approach to work/business means many things.
Business tends to be a place we set ‘external goals’ such as: earning a certain amount of money or having a certain number of clients and this is NOT being intentionally minded in business. This ‘old school’ goal setting.
What being intentionally minded at work means is to be responsible for what actions we do that lead to those external goals. We can only control our actions and the energy we bring to the actions. In other words when it comes to our work our goals might look something like:
Reach out to 5 people per week to schedule to have authentic and meaningful conversations.
Create real content that serves people well on social media 4x per month
Create one offering and invite 50 people to participate in that experience.
Our Intention on the other hand, is HOW we do the goals, and the way to think about it is to ask ourselves how do we want to feel in the end after the experience? After a year of reaching out I’d like to feel (for example) as though I have connected to the people I have reached out to all year. So the intention is Connect.
The intention, informs us how to show up for those calls, meetings, and in all we do at work. This energy will bring more of the results we are looking for. It is up to us to stay true to that intention no matter what is happening at work. In other words, when things are not going the way we want them to go, the leader in us, gets to choose if we will let that external experience knock us off our commitment to connect or will we stay tethered to it? That is up to us. But this is the work and it is not always easy. It is on the tough days that this work is most challenging but staying committed to it, makes all the difference and has us grow and learn and find our inner strength.
Even at work, how we go about things matters. Leaders that JUST focus on the bottom-line and NOT the culture of the team, will find themselves constantly 1) chasing the money 2) not having fun and unfufilled 3) constantly needing to fill positions because it is not a fun team to work within. So often the ‘soft’ side of business is criticized because it is believed that it does not effect the bottom-line but the truth is, it is what makes all the difference.
Being intentionally minded in business is about focusing on the actions and energy we bring to our work rather than just setting external goals like revenue or client numbers. True intentionality means being responsible for how we approach our goals—whether it's reaching out to potential clients, creating meaningful content, or offering valuable experiences. Our intention shapes how we show up and determines whether we remain connected to our purpose, even during challenges.
Leaders who prioritize only results without cultivating a positive culture will struggle with retention, engagement, and fulfillment. While the ‘soft’ side of business is often overlooked and undervalued, it is ultimately what creates lasting success and a more enjoyable, sustainable work environment.
