If you want to calm down, grow up and live your best life, this audio version of the book can help. Show Notes: Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

Shane Parrish, an author renowned for his insights on mental models, and Rhiannon Beaubien, co-author of a comprehensive volume on the same topic, delve into the nuances of reciprocity in leadership. They discuss the importance of forming genuine connections rather than focusing on transaction-based relationships. Their conversation emphasizes altruism as a crucial aspect of emotional reciprocity and how intentional choices can enhance leadership effectiveness. Personal anecdotes and insights from C.S. Lewis illustrate the power of selfless leadership.

Join Marianne van Dijk, a specialist in healthy boundaries and family systems dynamics, as she illuminates vital distinctions between threats and boundaries in leadership. She discusses how setting healthy boundaries fosters self-definition and strengthens emotional ties. Learn how the absence of these boundaries can lead to manipulation and dependence, providing practical insights to cultivate a non-anxious leadership style and navigate relationships more effectively. Tune in for a transformative conversation!

The best team members understand what it means to be a self AND be a part of a team. Here's what that looks like. Show Notes: Togetherness, individuality, and the downside of being a pommel horse guy by Kathleen Smith Episode 284: How Positive Intelligence Helps You to Be a Non-Anxious Presence (Part 1 of 2) Episode 285: How Positive Intelligence Helps You to Be a Non-Anxious Presence (Part 2of 2) Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

A non-anxious leader works to be their best self so that others can do the same. Here's what that looks like. Show Notes: Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

Non-anxious leaders say what they believe while giving others the freedom to disagree. In this political season, the research shows why this matters. Show Notes: When Political Discussions Get Heated, Is It Best to Just Stay Out of It? from Kellogg Insight Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

Dr. Kathleen Smith is a therapist, author and faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family. In this final segment of our discussion, we discuss how a leader manages healthy connection, what progress looks like and Kathleen's take on societal anxiety. Show Notes: ⁠Everything Isn’t Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down⁠ ⁠True To You: A Therapist’s Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being Yourself⁠ ⁠The Anxious Overachiever | Kathleen Smith | Substack⁠ Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠⁠Two for Tuesday⁠⁠ email newsletter

Dr. Kathleen Smith, a therapist and author at the Bowen Center, shares her insights on leadership and mental health. She emphasizes the power of mini-steps for personal growth, drawing from Bowen theory. The conversation touches on the leadership lessons in 'Ted Lasso', highlighting anxiety management in teamwork. Smith discusses how distance can hinder strong connections, advocating for direct communication. Finally, she explores the importance of authentic interactions in workplace settings, offering tools for navigating difficult conversations effectively.

Dr. Kathleen Smith, a therapist and author at the Bowen Center, dives into managing anxiety and embracing discomfort. She discusses the effects of over-functioning and under-functioning in relationships and how they shape personal dynamics. By examining calmness versus internal anxiety, she encourages self-awareness for healthier interactions. Smith also highlights curiosity as a powerful antidote to anxiety, contrasting it with quick fixes. Listeners are treated to insights on achieving personal authenticity and reflecting on family dynamics.

Dr. Kathleen Smith, therapist and author, discusses her journey into Bowen Theory and the value of family of origin work. She explores automatic responses influenced by family dynamics and stresses the importance of curiosity and self-management in family conversations.