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Steve Cuss

Former hospital chaplain, pastor, founder of Capable Life, and author of Managing Leadership Anxiety. Expert in family systems theory and its application to leadership.

Top 10 podcasts with Steve Cuss

Ranked by the Snipd community
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173 snips
Jul 31, 2024 • 56min

How to Resist Group Anxiety and Become a Differentiated Self

Steve Cuss, a former hospital chaplain and founder of Capable Life, dives into the intriguing world of Family Systems Theory. He explains how group anxiety can spread like a contagion, affecting both families and organizations. Cuss discusses the false needs that create chronic anxiety and how emotional fusion complicates relationships. He emphasizes the power of differentiation, urging individuals to become rooted selves to positively influence group dynamics. This insightful conversation reveals how personal growth can shift the entire atmosphere around us.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 21min

CNLP 660 | Steve Cuss On How to Recognize if You Have Chronic Anxiety (or Anxieties), How To Handle People Who Get Their Kicks Out of Kicking the Leader, And The Complex Job Description of Lead Pastors

Steve Cuss, an expert on chronic anxiety, discusses recognizing anxiety and the challenges faced by lead pastors. Topics include handling criticism, managing complex job descriptions, and understanding different types of anxiety. The conversation touches on compassion fatigue, generational differences in anxiety, trauma, and the importance of self-care for leaders.
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Feb 26, 2025 • 47min

Managing Leadership Anxiety

In this engaging discussion, leadership consultant Steve Cuss and Present Voices founder Leah Bonvissuto delve into the intricacies of leadership anxiety. They explore how emotional intelligence and self-awareness can empower leaders in high-pressure environments. The conversation highlights the striking link between anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism. Leah shares insights on managing performance anxiety, while Steve emphasizes the significance of effective communication strategies. Together, they offer valuable tools for leaders to navigate their own anxieties and support their teams.
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May 19, 2024 • 37min

The Expectation Gap

Ex-pastor Steve Cuss discusses the gap between beliefs and experiences of God, using Peter walking on water as an example. He delves into aligning body and head beliefs for peace and freedom and promotes his upcoming book 'The Expectation Gap'.
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Sep 18, 2024 • 52min

Why Is Everyone So Anxious? with Steve Cuss

Steve Cuss, an author, pastor, and former chaplain, dives deep into the anxiety epidemic affecting individuals and societies today. He distinguishes between typical worry and chronic anxiety, rooted in unmet false needs. Cuss discusses how anxiety spreads within families and teams, emphasizing the importance of personal boundaries. He highlights the role of effective leadership in addressing societal anxiety and encourages listeners to cultivate a non-anxious presence, prioritizing love and connection over divisive politics.
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Apr 26, 2023 • 47min

Episode 27 - Entrepreneurs Are An Anxious People with Steve Cuss

Steve Cuss, Australian author, joins the podcast to discuss how entrepreneurs can manage anxiety in healthy and productive ways. Topics include understanding chronic anxiety, addressing toxic patterns in organizations, taking responsibility for one's actions, the importance of resiliency, living by faith, and repenting from false beliefs.
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Oct 2, 2024 • 50min

Belief, Experience, and Expectations of God

Steve Cuss, an insightful voice on preconceived notions about God and Christianity, dives deep into the struggle of resting in God's love. He unpacks the crippling fears and anxieties tied to persistent sin and discusses the differences between a preventative and redemptive gospel. Cuss emphasizes the importance of community in overcoming despair and navigates the dynamics of addiction and faith. Their talk includes how to manage anxieties and highlights the hopeful message embodied by the thief on the cross.
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May 29, 2024 • 52min

Steve Cuss - Why don't I feel God near?

Steve Cuss, a seasoned pastor and anxiety consultant, discusses feeling disconnected from God despite our awareness of mental health. He introduces the practice of lighting a candle to symbolize God's presence. The conversation explores cultural anxiety, historical contexts, and practical steps to reconnect with God. Listeners gain insights on self-awareness in spiritual growth and breaking barriers to sensing God's love and presence.
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Jun 16, 2023 • 51min

Managing Self in Triangles #2 Managing Self in Triangles #2 with Steve Cuss

Esteemed guest Steve Cuss explores managing self in triangles, discussing leadership dynamics, anxiety, triggers, and navigating relationships. Practical insights on staying calm and principled in tricky triangle situations.
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Mar 8, 2022 • 38min

03 | Steve Cuss on Leadership Anxiety, Counseling & Pastoral Relationships

Steve Cuss, author and consultant, discusses the challenges pastors face in building friendships, the impact of leadership anxiety on mental health, and the importance of seeking counseling and care. The conversation also explores the parallels between pastoral work and the leadership style of Ted Lasso in creating a culture of authenticity and care.