

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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Aug 2, 2021 • 14min
Episode 134: Surrounding Togetherness Pressure - A Personal Story
Surrounding togetherness pressure doesn't always come from others. Our desire to please can cause anxiety. Here's one example and how I dealt with it.
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Jul 26, 2021 • 18min
Episode 133: Emotions Are Contagious - Here's What You Need to Know
A non-anxious leader understands how emotions spread and how to be a positive influence. This episode breaks it down.
Show Notes:
Those Who Share a Roof Share Emotions by Arthur C. Brooks
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Jul 19, 2021 • 13min
Episode 132: How to Deal with a Frustrated Person - A Case Study
Remaining a non-anxious presence with someone who is frustrated creates healthy emotional space. This episode shows you how.
Show Notes:
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Jul 12, 2021 • 14min
Episode 131: What to Do When You Make a Mistake - A Case Study
Avoiding a conflict of wills and taking responsibility for self are two essential elements in responding when you make a mistake. I share my own experience in this episode.
Show Notes:
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Jul 5, 2021 • 14min
Episode 130: Servant Leadership and Self-Differentiation - Part 2 of 2
If servant leadership is about serving those you lead, then how does a self-differentiated leader do this? Part 2 goes through the second five characteristics of a servant-leader to show you how.
Show Notes:
Ten Characteristics of a Servant-Leader by Larry Spears
A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix by Edwin Friedman
Putting God First Means Family Comes Before Work by Jack Shitama
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Jun 28, 2021 • 15min
Episode 129: Servant Leadership and Self-Differentiation - Part 1 of 2
If servant leadership is about serving those you lead, then how does a self-differentiated leader do this? Part 1 goes through the first five characteristics of a servant-leader to show you how.
Show Notes:
Ten Characteristics of a Servant-Leader by Larry Spears
Episode 35: Sabotage and Empathy (What Works and What Doesn’t)
Episode 48: Envy, Empathy and Emotional Connection
Episode 90: How Self-Awareness and Intentionality Foster Self-Differentiation
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Jun 21, 2021 • 12min
Episode 128: How to Grow Stronger Emotionally
Glennon Doyle said, "Pain is not to be chosen, not to be avoided." I break this statement down in family systems terms to show how this is the path to self-differentiation and emotional strength.
Show Notes:
Glennon Doyle and Brené on Untamed - Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
How do you help a grieving friend? by Megan Devine
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Jun 14, 2021 • 15min
Episode 127: Five Characteristics of Self-Differentiation
Self-differentiation includes both self-definition and self-regulation. This episode breaks down what this looks like and how to keep things in balance.
Show Notes:
Differentiation of Self: To Be or Not to Be? A Presentation by Mindy S. Reynolds
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May 31, 2021 • 18min
Episode 125: Another Look at Differentiation of Self (Part 2 of 2)
This episode looks at the pseudo-self vs. the basic self, as well as the three-legged stool of self-differentiation.
Show Notes:
Differentiation of Self: To Be or Not to Be? A Presentation by Mindy S. Reynolds
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May 24, 2021 • 17min
Episode 124: Another Look at Differentiation of Self (Part 1 of 2)
This look at self-differentiation comes from the Bowen school of family systems theory. I give my take on how it can help you grow as a non-anxious presence.
Show Notes:
Differentiation of Self: To Be or Not to Be? A Presentation by Mindy S. Reynolds
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