The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast

Non-anxious leaders know that asking for help is not a sign of weakness or incompetence. They are open and vulnerable, deepening emotional connection. Explore the concept of self-differentiation and debunking the negative beliefs about seeking assistance. Learn about the importance of self-differentiation and the challenges and benefits of asking for help. Understand the distinction between requests and demands, and how self-differentiated leaders create a healthier system for expressing needs.

Explore the benefits of leadership through self-differentiation with five evidence-based insights from behavioral science. Discover the power of creating emotional space and allowing freedom of choice, simplifying processes, and being a non-anxious presence. Understand the importance of genuine care for others and the ripple effect of authentic influence.

Explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily life and how it requires managing anxiety, loss, and grief. Learn about the stages of grief and anticipatory grief during the pandemic, and discover techniques for calming down and managing anxiety. Understand the importance of focusing on efforts rather than outcomes, and find out ways to manage anxiety in unprecedented situations through compassion, connection, and gratitude.

This episode was originally broadcast in 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic. It's message is still relevant.  In Matthew 28:1-10, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, face change, uncertainty and fear. The parallels to the current COVID-19 crisis are unmistakable. Their response can help us find hope. Show Notes: That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief by Scott Berinato The Liturgists Podcast: You Are Safe Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.  Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

Discover the power of mirror neurons and a non-anxious presence in this episode. Learn how mirror neurons contribute to empathy and understanding others' emotions. Explore the significance of maintaining a non-anxious presence and its ability to alleviate tension in difficult situations.

This podcast explores leading dependent people, understanding triangles and resistance. It discusses the challenges of maintaining a sense of self while seeking emotional connection. It also explores the benefits of fostering differentiated individuals in leadership.

Learn how self-compassion fosters self-differentiation, the impact of the inner critic on relationships, the importance of self-compassion in dealing with negative emotions and maintaining compassion for others, and practical steps to cultivate self-compassion for overcoming challenges and maintaining emotional connections.

Every system has interlocking triangles. This episode uses a case study from Edwin Friedman's Generation to Generation to explain how they work and how to unlock them. Show Notes: Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue by Edwin Friedman Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.  Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

In this episode I break down a case study from Generation to Generation that highlights how paradox and playfulness can lead to lasting change. Show Notes: Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue by Edwin Friedman Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.  Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

Explore the concept of burnout through a humorous fable about fish in a tank. Learn about unusual behaviors in the tank, the impact of over-functioning and burnout on self-differentiation, and strategies to lead through self-differentiation and avoid burnout.