The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast

Jack Shitama
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Dec 23, 2024 • 15min

Episode 310: 5 Ways You Can Grow as a Non-Anxious Presence - Part 2 of 2

Discover the art of self-differentiation and how it can transform your relationships. Explore the significance of monitoring your reactivity and pain thresholds in maintaining a non-anxious presence. Learn to navigate emotional turmoil, including the complexities of infidelity, while cultivating calmness and support. Get inspired by the idea of detaching from toxic relationships to foster personal growth and healthier dynamics.
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Dec 16, 2024 • 12min

Episode 309: 5 Ways You Can Grow as a Non-Anxious Presence - Part 1 of 2

Discover the power of self-differentiation and how it helps manage personal and others' anxieties. Explore the balance of emotional distance in relationships and its impact on connection. Delve into the importance of addressing unresolved issues, featuring a moving story of a woman who wrote to her deceased father. These insights provide essential tools for personal growth and effective leadership.
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Dec 9, 2024 • 13min

Episode 308: 5 Ways to Assess the Health of Any Relationship System – Part 2 of 2

Whether it's your family, organization or congregation, the functioning of any relationship system is dependent on the level of self-differentiation among its members. In this two-part episode, I unpack a schema developed by Daniel V. Papero of the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family. Show Notes: ⁠Developing a systems model for family assessment. Family Systems: A Journal of Natural Systems Thinking in Psychiatry and the Sciences. 13, 2, 2018⁠ by Daniel V. Papero. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠⁠Two for Tuesday⁠⁠ emails.
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Dec 2, 2024 • 12min

Episode 307: 5 Ways to Assess the Health of Any Relationship System – Part 1 of 2

Whether it's your family, organization or congregation, the functioning of any relationship system is dependent on the level of self-differentiation among its members. In this two-part episode, I unpack a schema developed by Daniel V. Papero of the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family. Show Notes: Developing a systems model for family assessment. Family Systems: A Journal of Natural Systems Thinking in Psychiatry and the Sciences. 13, 2, 2018 by Daniel V. Papero. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 16min

Episode 306: How to Prepare Yourself for a Hard Holiday Discussion

Whether it's family or work, having discussions with people who disagree can be a challenge. This episode shows you how you can do better. Show Notes: A Non-Anxious Presence Workbook: Five Steps to Go Be Yourself (available for $9 until Midnight EST on Friday, November 29, 2024; $15 after that). Episode 99: A Family Systems Take on Non-Violent (or Compassionate) Communication – Part 1 Episode 100: A Family Systems Take on Non-Violent (or Compassionate) Communication – Part 2 Cup of Empathy - Marianne VanDijk NVC for People Pleasers Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.
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Nov 18, 2024 • 14min

Episode 305: We Have to Do Better - How a Non-Anxious Leader Can Make a Difference

The division in our world is unsustainable. If we don't do something, we're headed for disaster. Here's what you can do. Show Notes: Why We Got It So Wrong by David Brooks Nonviolence - The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University: David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcom Gladwell Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.
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Nov 11, 2024 • 12min

Episode 304: What to Do Now that the Election Is Over

Whether or not you supported the winner or even live in the US, this episode can help you grow as a non-anxious leader. Show Notes: Nonviolence - The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 21min

Episode 303: Family Systems Theory - A Practical Overview (Rebroadcast)

Discover how family systems theory applies to leadership and the power of self-differentiation. Learn to balance personal values with emotional connections while navigating familial pressures. The importance of self-regulation shines as leaders distinguish between reactive and thoughtful responses. Embrace playfulness to reduce anxiety and transform tense interactions. Understand how awareness of emotional dynamics can strengthen relationships and lead to healthier decision-making. Personal stories illustrate these concepts, making them relatable and actionable.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 12min

Episode 302: Nobody Likes to Be Told What to Do

Discover the power of self-differentiation and its impact on personal autonomy. Explore how overcoming resistance transforms challenges into growth opportunities, using relatable anecdotes like cleaning the garage. Learn how effective leadership hinges on a growth mindset that fosters emotional connections within teams. Delve into the role of empathy in creating a supportive work environment that enhances individual commitment and community engagement.
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Oct 21, 2024 • 9min

Episode 301: How Humor Helps You as a Non-Anxious Leader (and How It Doesn't)

Leadership doesn’t have to be all seriousness; humor can be a powerful tool. It helps reduce anxiety and fosters trust within teams. However, it’s essential to use humor appropriately to maintain healthy relationships. The podcast reveals how leaders can balance humor with the truth to create a positive atmosphere. Discover the transformative impact of lightness in leadership and learn how small insights can lead to bigger breakthroughs. Trust and a non-anxious approach can change the game!

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