Podcast Episode 224: How to Rework a Difficult Relationship

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To grow as non-anxious leader, you need to learn how to self-differentiate in your most difficult relationships. This episode covers five things that will help you to do this. Show Notes: How to Set Boundaries With a Difficult Family Member by Catherine Pearson Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover […]

Podcast Episode 213: Why a Quick Fix Is No Answer

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Anxious people want a quick fix. Non-anxious leaders know this is not the answer. Here’s why, as well as how you can respond to challenge in a way that will make a difference. Show Notes: How to avoid the most seductive leadership mistake by Ed O’Malley and Julia Fabris McBride — Send in a voice […]

Podcast Episode 210: A Family Systems Take on Emotional Labor

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Emotional labor has gotten a lot of attention lately, especially in relation to gender equity. Here’s how to understand it in family systems terms. Show Notes: The Concept Creep of ‘Emotional Labor’ by Julie Beck Family Systems 101 – A FREE online course — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message

Podcast Episode 209: How to Remain Cool Under Pressure

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Maintaining a non-anxious presence in anxious situations is challenging. Here’s what you can learn from one of sport’s most pressure-filled moments. Show Notes: A Psychologist Spent Five Years Studying World Cup Penalty Shootouts by Ben Cohen Family Systems 101 – A FREE 11-Week Course — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message

Podcast Episode 208: 4 Steps to Manage Reactive People

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Being able to handle situations where others lose their cool is an essential leadership skill. Here’s how to do it. Show Notes: This Is How To Have Emotionally Intelligent Arguments: 4 Secrets by Eric Barker Talking to ‘Crazy’: How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life by Mark Goulston Episode 206: […]

Podcast Episode 205: How Self-Differentiation Breeds Confidence

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Non-anxious leaders have a confidence that is based in knowing their goals and values, as well as embracing humility, curiousity and courage. This is both attractive and influential. Here’s how it works. Show Notes: 5 habits of confident people by Stephanie Vozza — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message