Podcast Episode 332: What in the World Is Going on Right Now? – Part 1 of 2
Murray Bowen’s concept of societal regression helps to understand the conflict and division we face in society today. This episode explains what that is and my takeaways on this. Show Notes: Reflections on Societal Regression by Stephanie Ferrera A Perspective on a World on Fire: Societal Regression by Michael Kerr Become a Patron for as […]
Podcast Episode 331: The Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory” IS Self-Differentiation – Part 3 of 3
This episode covers how Mel Robbins’ deals with overfunctioning and the similarities to family systems theory. Show Notes: The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins “The Let Them Theory” Book Summary, Chapter-by-Chapter by Vanessa Van Edwards Become a Patron for as little as $5/month. […]
Podcast Episode 330: The Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory” IS Self-Differentiation – Part 2 of 3
This episode covers how Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory” applies to leadership through self-differentiation. Show Notes: The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins “The Let Them Theory” Book Summary, Chapter-by-Chapter by Vanessa Van Edwards Become a Patron for as little as $5/month. Subscribe to […]
Podcast Episode 329: The Mel Robbins “Let Them Theory” IS Self-Differentiation – Part 1
Mel Robbins doesn’t say it, but her Let Them Theory resonates with family systems theory. Here’s how. Show Notes: The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins “The Let Them Theory” Book Summary, Chapter-by-Chapter by Vanessa Van Edwards Become a Patron for as little as […]
Podcast Episode 328: 5 Things That Help You to Be a Non-Anxious Presence (Rebroadcast)
Being a non-anxious presence doesn’t come naturally. Here’s what you can do to better prepare for difficult situations. Show Notes: People With High Emotional Intelligence Use 5 Simple Words to Become Exceptionally Persuasive by Bill Murphy Jr.
Should You Love Your Enemies or Punish Them?
In his book, David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwell notes how British oppression in Northern Ireland backfired. He focuses on the early 1970’s when the British Army executed house to house searches (often using forcible entry), curfews and internment without trial to suppress a movement supporting Northern Ireland leaving the UK to join a united […]
Podcast Episode 327: My Take on Joe Rigney’s War on Empathy
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 Empathy — A Conversation with Joe Rigney – AlbertMohler.com The Anatomy of a Steer by Joseph Rigney Become a Patron for as little as $5/month. Subscribe to my weekly Two for […]
Podcast Episode 326: Control vs. Curiosity – A Family Systems Take on Martha Beck’s Book, Beyond Anxiety
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: Curiosity, Creativity and Finding Your Life’s Purpose by Martha Beck A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix by Edwin Friedman Become a Patron for as […]
Podcast Episode 325: Non-Anxious Leaders Understand They Are Not in Control (Rebroadcast)
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 helpful. This episode shows how leadership through self-differentiation is different and more effective. Show Notes: How to Solve the Leadership Paradox | Inc.com by David Finkel Become a Patron for as […]