The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast

Explore practical strategies for a transformative start to your year. Discover how using temporal landmarks can create a fresh start effect. Focus on one exciting improvement for 10-12 weeks. Make a specific plan to tackle daily decisions with ease. Learn to manage friction to boost positive habits while minimizing the negative. Embrace a big vision through small, consistent actions, and track your progress for ongoing motivation. Celebrate your small wins to keep the momentum going.

Self-differentiation is acting in accordance with your goals and values, especially in anxious moments. This episode shows you how, as well as what to do when you don’t.Show Notes:Anxious Church, Anxious People: How to Lead Change in an Age of Anxiety If You Met My Family, You’d Understand: A Family Systems PrimerBecome a Patron for as little as $5/month.Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

The emotional intensity that comes from being super-serious can turn a challenge into a problem. Likewise, when we react automatically to the anxiety of others, it can make a bad situation worse. This episode digs into why this is the case and what you can do about it.Show Notes:Anxious Church, Anxious People: How to Lead Change in an Age of Anxiety If You Met My Family, You’d Understand: A Family Systems PrimerTriggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts–Becoming the Person You Want to Be by Marshall GoldsmithBecome a Patron for as little as $5/month.Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

Recognizing emotional process will not only help you avoid getting stuck, it will enable you to persist through the inevitable sabotage that comes when you are leading change.Show Notes:Anxious Church, Anxious People: How to Lead Change in an Age of Anxiety If You Met My Family, You’d Understand: A Family Systems PrimerBecome a Patron for as little as $5/month.Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

The key to effective leadership is the ability to remain a non-anxious presence. Understanding triangles, as well as how to manage them, makes this easier.Show Notes:Anxious Church, Anxious People: How to Lead Change in an Age of Anxiety If You Met My Family, You’d Understand: A Family Systems PrimerBecome a Patron for as little as $5/month.Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

Discover how to overcome common leadership challenges known as 'blockers.' Learn about perfectionism and how a curious mindset can ease the pressure of making mistakes. Explore the pitfalls of comparison and why it's more effective to coach others instead. Find out strategies for setting boundaries to protect your energy. Finally, tackle feelings of not belonging by affirming your unique contributions and purpose. These practical tips can help you break free and lead authentically.

Discover the concept of "blockers" that can keep leaders stuck in their roles. Learn how the need to be involved can lead to micromanagement and ways to break this cycle. Explore the urgency bias that pushes leaders to act quickly, raising anxiety within their teams. Delve into the certainty trap, where being right can hinder connection and collaboration. The discussion ties these blockers to family systems, providing deeper insights into leadership dynamics. Stay tuned for more strategies in the next installment!

Dive into the intriguing concept of the Family Projection Process, where parental dynamics shape a child's emotional landscape. Discover how heightened child focus impacts a child's behavior and self-regulation. Insights from a study highlight the worrying tone in high-symptom families, emphasizing the need for positive communication. Learn how parental differentiation can reduce anxiety passed onto children and see parallels drawn for leaders navigating their own emotional landscapes. Unpack why intense focus, even positive, can become counterproductive.

The political, cultural and theological divisions continue to widen. A non-anxious leader understands why AND how to respond.Show Notes:The Center for Family ProcessOnly My Opinion Counts: Myside Bias by Jamie Hale, M.S.The Bias That Divides Us: The Science and Politics of Myside Thinking by Keith E. StanovichBecome a Patron for as little as $5/month.Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

Phillip Klever's research unveils the impact of intergenerational emotional connections on family dynamics. He compares high and low symptom families, revealing that stronger ties reduce anxiety and improve health. Key findings highlight how multigenerational contact acts as a buffer against stress. The discussion also explores the importance of parental influence on sustaining these connections. Listeners learn practical steps to enhance family relationships, such as reaching out and embracing life changes to strengthen bonds.