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The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast

Episode 261: What Exactly IS a Failure of Nerve - Part 2 of 2

Jan 15, 2024
14:35
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The podcast discusses the characteristics of a chronically anxious system, the principles of leadership through self-differentiation, navigating delays and trusting the process, and persisting through sabotage. It also explores the 'Yeager heresy' and provides examples of creating an environment for change.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding the characteristics of an anxious system and practicing self-differentiated leadership are crucial for effective leadership.
  • Leaders need to maintain a non-anxious presence, stay emotionally connected, and focus on personal growth to address sabotage effectively.

Deep dives

Characteristics of an Anxious Relationship System

An anxious relationship system is characterized by reactivity, hurting, blame displacement, quick fix mentality, and lack of differentiated leadership. Reactivity manifests as intense cycles of defensiveness and adaptivity, keeping anxiety levels elevated. Hurting refers to the pressure to conform to the system's norms. Blame displacement involves blaming external forces instead of taking personal responsibility. The quick fix mentality and lack of differentiated leadership both contribute to the system's chronic anxiety.

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