The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast

Jack Shitama
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Dec 20, 2021 • 16min

Episode 154: How to Stand Up for Yourself during the Holidays (or Anytime)

Self-differentiation doesn't happen automatically. It's even harder during the holidays when surrounding togetherness pressure can be high. This episode covers a four-step process that can help you remain a non-anxious presence when you express what you believe, feel, want and need. Show Notes: Alison Cook, Ph.D. Subscribe to The Non-Anxious Leader email list Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 11min

Episode 153: Managing Family Estrangements during the Holidays

Over one quarter of Americans have an estranged family member. This makes the holidays extremely difficult. Learning to manage this can also help you to grow as a non-anxious leader. Show Notes: How to grieve estranged family and friends during the holidays by Christina Wyman Episode 135: Emotional Cutoff – What It Is and How to Deal with It Center for Pastoral Effectiveness of the Rockies Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.
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Dec 6, 2021 • 13min

Episode 152: How to Deal with Annoying Family Members during the Holidays (or anytime)

The holidays can be stressful even without annoying family members. This episode will help you prepare so you can be a non-anxious presence. Show Notes: Use these job skills to deal with your most difficult family members this holiday season by Gwen Moran Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.
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Nov 29, 2021 • 17min

Episode 151: Six Steps to Being an Authentic Leader (rebroadcast)

The characteristics of an authentic leader show that self-differentiation and authenticity go hand-in-hand. It all comes down to taking responsibility for self. This episode shows you how. Show Notes: Discovering Your Authentic Leadership by Bill George , Peter Sims , Andrew N. McLean and Diana Mayer Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.
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Nov 22, 2021 • 14min

Episode 150: Five Steps to Deeper Emotional Connection

Self-differentiation is more than just being a non-anxious presence in anxious situations. It's about building deeper, healthier relationships. This episode shows you how. Show Notes: The conversational habits that build better connections by David Robson Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.
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Nov 15, 2021 • 17min

Episode 149: More Tools to Help You Self-Regulate

No matter how much family systems theory you know, self-regulating in the moment is the key to putting it into practice. This episode will help you do this so you can self-differentiate in anxious interactions. Show Notes: How to Be Happier Without Really Trying by Eric Barker Pocket Therapy for Emotional Balance: Quick DBT Skills to Manage Intense Emotions by Matthew McKay PhD, Jeffrey C. Wood,PsyD and Jeffrey Brantley MD Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.
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Nov 8, 2021 • 12min

Episode 148: The Difference between Narcissism and Self-Differentiation

Narcissists are great at self-definition but not emotional connection. Understanding the difference between this and self-differentiation will help you as a non-anxious leader. Show Notes: Narcissism from Wikipedia How to identify narcissists at work—and when to avoid them by Art Markman, PhD Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.
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Nov 1, 2021 • 16min

Episode 147: How to Be a Better Parent (and Leader)

Chinese philosophy takes a different approach to parenting than most of us are used to. Here's a family systems take that can help the non-anxious leader. Show Notes: How Chinese philosophy can help you parent by Erin Cline 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.
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Oct 25, 2021 • 12min

Episode 146: The Positive Side of Anxiety (and How to Make It Work for You)

Existential anxiety is a sign that you want to make things better but you're feeling surrounding togetherness pressure. Here's how you can manage it and actually use it in your favor. Show Notes: How to be anxious by David Egan Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.
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Oct 18, 2021 • 20min

Episode 145: Family Systems Theory - A Practical Overview

Explore Family Systems Theory with practical examples and learn about Emotional Processes and Non-Anxious Leadership in this insightful episode. Delve into key concepts like self-differentiation and togetherness pressure, and discover guidance on managing emotions and leading through self-regulation.

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