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...
I wrote my first blog post in 2016. My first podcast episode dropped in 2019. I’ll admit I had no idea what would happen....
Overfunctioning parents aren’t helping their kids, they’re hurting them. The same is true for leaders. Here’s what that looks like and what to do differently....
Emotionally dependent people make demands that often use fear, obligation and/or guilt. Here’s how to manage yourself and the situation. Show Notes: How to Disarm...