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title: Strategic Thinking | Mindfulness
description: Mindfulness | Thoughts from Alembic Strategy on profit, growth, strategy and performance
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# Strategic Thinking

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# Strategic Thinking

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## [Welcome to the Yin Jar](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/welcome-to-the-yin-jar-0)

 The Alembic is a jar. Sometimes we call it a vessel, or a holding space. When we work with you, we hope that this metaphor gives a sense of a journey

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[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change.

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[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change.

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

 Jan 13, 2022

[![How the Pandemic Has Changed Us - Part 1: Our Perception of Time](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/edwin-hooper-Q8m8cLkryeo-unsplash%20(1).jpg?width=142&name=edwin-hooper-Q8m8cLkryeo-unsplash%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/how-the-pandemic-has-changed-us-part-1-our-perception-of-time)

## [How the Pandemic Has Changed Us - Part 1: Our Perception of Time](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/how-the-pandemic-has-changed-us-part-1-our-perception-of-time)

 The Alembic team were recently discussing the personal and societal impact of the pandemic. We had a lot to say on the subject so we have co-written

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[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

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 Jun 7, 2021

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## [Self-Care](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/self-care)

 As we all know, resilience and self-care are so important. This is especially true at the moment. Many of us will be making new year's resolutions -

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[Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies)

Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy

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[Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies)

[Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies)

Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy

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 Dec 16, 2020

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## [Conflict Resolution Week 6: Leave Emotion and Personal Feelings Behind](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-6-leave-emotion-and-personal-feelings-behind)

 Emotions are a normal part of being human. Anger Frustration Worry Lack of control Feeling ignored Disappointment They all occur regularly at work

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[Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies)

Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy

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[Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies)

[Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies)

Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy

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 Apr 24, 2019

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## [Impermanence — How Can It Can Benefit You and Your Business?](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/impermanence-how-it-can-benefit-you-and-your-business-f71aa8df9218)

 Appreciation of impermanence creates the opportunity for personal and business growth Every aspect of our lives is in a state of transition; it

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[Felix Chess](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/felix-chess)

[Felix Chess](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/felix-chess)

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 Apr 23, 2018

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