

The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast
Jack Shitama
The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast uses a family systems theory approach to increase your spiritual, emotional and physical well-being so you can be the best leader possible. Each episode explores research and practical tips to help you be a personal and professional non-anxious presence.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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
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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
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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
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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
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