Joe Rigney’s War on Empathy was inspired, in part, by Edwin Friedman. Here’s where I agree and disagree with him. Show Notes: The Sin of...
Martha Beck’s concept of the anxiety spiral and creativity spiral resonate with Edwin Friedman’s definition of a non-anxious leader. Here’s how. Show Notes: Beyond Anxiety:...
A paradox in leadership is that we think we can control more than we actually can. This leads to micromanaging, which is more damaging than...
All cultures have social norms. Whether it’s a family, congregation, organization or even nation, there are unwritten rules that dictate acceptable social behavior. In...
Here’s how Dr. Sunita Sah’s definition of defiance is self-differentiation and how you can do it skillfully. Show Notes: DEFY : The Power Of No...
Evolutionary forces have created two competing psychological needs that contribute to happiness. Here’s what they are, as well as the difference that self-differentiation makes. Show...
Self-differentiation is about knowing your own goals and values, which builds resilience. Here’s the research that shows why. Show Notes: How To Be Resilient: 5...
Dr. Michael Kerr, who studied under Murray Bowen, identifies two levels of self-differentiation. Here’s what they are and why they matter to the non-anxious leader....
When a leader overfunctions, their followers naturally underfunction. Here are three things you can do if you have followed such a leader. Show Notes: Become...