The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast Episode 346: 6 Ways Self-Differentiation Builds Leadership Courage - Part 1 of 2
Sep 1, 2025
This discussion dives into the power of everyday courage and its connection to self-differentiation. It highlights the distinction between courage and bravery, emphasizing how aligning actions with personal values can help leaders face challenges. The speakers also share insights on cultivating moral and social bravery within teams, outlining key elements of courage. Practical strategies for maintaining integrity and ethical behavior in leadership are explored, empowering individuals to navigate doubt and fear effectively.
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Everyday Courage Is A Trained Muscle
- Everyday courage is a muscle built through repeated, values-aligned actions rather than one-off heroics.
- Self-differentiation explains how leaders sustain courage across generations and relationship systems.
Self-Differentiation Shapes Systems
- Self-differentiation yields healthy relationship systems and intergenerational transmission of strength.
- Leaders who are self-differentiated pass courage and resilience to families, congregations, and organizations.
Pre-Commit To Values With If‑Then Plans
- Clarify your core values before crises so you can act consistently under pressure.
- Pre-commit with if-then statements to make principled choices more likely in real situations.