How often do you ask for help? If you’re like me, you’re not very good at it. There’s the misperception that leaders are supposed to...
If the Protocol for Separation in The United Methodist Church passes, it will require many congregations to have difficult discussions. Doing so in a way...
One of the most popular episodes focuses on a fundamental family systems concept. Self-differentiation is the key to effective leadership. Show Notes: Generation to Generation:...
A colleague approached me this week and asked if I had any worship resources that address the feeling that the world is in chaos. He...
A rule of thumb for dealing with anxious people and anxious situations is, “Don’t argue. Don’t agree. Stay connected.” Deflection can help you do this....
This episode shares helpful research on how to make an effective apology. More importantly, it unpacks why this is important for the non-anxious leader. It’s...
This a follow-up to the blog post I wrote on time management back in August. A camp and retreat colleague noted that time management is...
Different parts of our brain are responsible for how we respond to anxious situations. Understanding how they function can help us better self-regulate. Show Notes:...
The Hot-Cold empathy gap predicts that our actions will not be what we think unless we are in the same emotional state. Understanding this can...