The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast

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.

This podcast explores the upsides of acting without fear and the importance of self-differentiation in leadership. It discusses the concept of a magic ring that allows individuals to freely follow their desires without fear of failure. The tension between desire and fear in leadership is also examined, highlighting the need for vulnerability and deeper connections.

The Friedman's Fable, "Attachment," uses a mythical culture to describe attachment in the extreme. Listen to the fable and my take on how it applies to leadership. Show Notes: Friedman's Fables by Edwin Friedman 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.

Leadership through self-differentiation creates the conditions for people to speak their minds. This leads to a healthier system and a better chance to lead positive change. Show Notes: Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue by Edwin Friedman Family Systems 101 Preview SIGN UP for Family Systems 101 Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.  Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

Empathy is important but has its downsides. Leadership through self-differentiation sees empathy as a step toward compassion, which can help others learn and grow. Show Notes: Connect with Empathy, But Lead with Compassion by Rasmus Hougaard, Jacqueline Carter, and Marissa Afton Episode 48: Envy, Empathy and Emotional Connection ZOOM link for the Family Systems 101 Preview (Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 7pm EST) Join the FREE Family Systems 101 Course (11 Tuesdays from February 22, 2022 to May 3, 2022, 7-8:30pm EST) Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.  Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.