The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast

Jack Shitama
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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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Oct 11, 2021 • 12min

Episode 144: 7 Ways to Handle a Conflict of Wills

A conflict of wills gets you stuck. This approach will help you move forward towards a more productive conversation. Show notes: New Neuroscience Reveals 7 Secrets That Will Make You Emotionally Intelligent by Eric Barker Conflicted: How Productive Disagreements Lead to Better Outcomes by Ian Leslie Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.
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Oct 4, 2021 • 10min

Episode 143: A Family Systems Model of Burnout - Part 2 of 2

Edwin Friedman described five characteristics of systems that promote burnout among their leaders. Understanding this can help you avoid the same fate. Part 1 goes through the characteristics. Part 2 helps leaders respond appropriately. Show Notes: Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.
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Sep 27, 2021 • 15min

Episode 142: A Family Systems Model of Burnout - Part 1 of 2

Edwin Friedman described five characteristics of systems that promote burnout among their leaders. Understanding this can help you avoid the same fate. Part 1 goes through the characteristics. Part 2 helps leaders respond appropriately. Show Notes: Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue Join the FREE Family Systems Book Study Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.
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Sep 20, 2021 • 11min

Episode 141: Society Wants a Scapegoat. Does it Need One?

A scapegoat gives individuals and society someone to blame. This episode unpacks the family systems principles at work. Show Notes: A Cow, A Lantern, and a Myth: Mrs. O'Leary and 19the Century Immigrants in Chicago The O'Leary Legend Scapegoating minorities is an unfortunate reality of history by Grady Atwater Join the FREE Family Systems Book Study Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

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