The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast

Dr. Kathleen Smith, a therapist and author at the Bowen Center, shares her insights on leadership and mental health. She emphasizes the power of mini-steps for personal growth, drawing from Bowen theory. The conversation touches on the leadership lessons in 'Ted Lasso', highlighting anxiety management in teamwork. Smith discusses how distance can hinder strong connections, advocating for direct communication. Finally, she explores the importance of authentic interactions in workplace settings, offering tools for navigating difficult conversations effectively.

Dr. Kathleen Smith, a therapist and author at the Bowen Center, dives into managing anxiety and embracing discomfort. She discusses the effects of over-functioning and under-functioning in relationships and how they shape personal dynamics. By examining calmness versus internal anxiety, she encourages self-awareness for healthier interactions. Smith also highlights curiosity as a powerful antidote to anxiety, contrasting it with quick fixes. Listeners are treated to insights on achieving personal authenticity and reflecting on family dynamics.

Dr. Kathleen Smith, therapist and author, discusses her journey into Bowen Theory and the value of family of origin work. She explores automatic responses influenced by family dynamics and stresses the importance of curiosity and self-management in family conversations.

Explore Robert Kegan's five stages of adult development and how they relate to self-differentiation. Learn about the importance of self-awareness, open-mindedness, and accountability in personal and professional growth. Discover the balance between self-definition and emotional connection in different stages of adulthood for effective leadership.

Understanding the difference between worry, stress, anxiety and excitement can help leaders remain a non-anxious presence in the most challenging moments. Show Notes: The Difference Between Worry, Stress and Anxiety by Emma Pattee A Bundle of Nerves – Choiceology Podcast with Katy Milkman Get Excited: Reappraising Pre-Performance Anxiety as Excitement by Alison Wood Brooks Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter. Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.

This episode continues with an explanation of Positive Intelligence and covers the three strategies to increase your PQ so you can be a non-anxious presence. Show Notes: Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential AND HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOURS by Shirzad Chamine Take the Saboteur Assessment | Positive Intelligence Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

Positive Intelligence is a practical approach to help you be your best through self-regulation and self-differentiation. This two-part series explains what it is and how it can help you. Show Notes: Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential AND HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOURS by Shirzad Chamine Take the Saboteur Assessment | Positive Intelligence Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

It's getting harder and harder for us to work together across differences. Here's a family systems take on why, as well as what you can do about it. Show Notes: Can We Just Coexist? by Dennis Sanders Future Christian Podcast Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

The Eightfold Path is a core set of Zen Principles that can help you grow as a non-anxious presence. Show Notes: What is the Eightfold Path? | Zen-Buddhism.net Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.

Self-differentiation has a certain "Zen-ness" to it that I think is worth exploring. Here is my take. Show Notes: Seeing People as They Are - by Kathleen Smith (substack.com) What do Zen Buddhists Believe? (zen-buddhism.net) Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ email newsletter.