Podcast Episode 215: What’s Going on in The United Methodist Church? – Part 1 of 3
The United Methodist Church is on the verge of splitting over human sexuality. This is Part 1 of my conversation with Rev. Loren Richmond Jr. on his Future Christian Podcast. Loren asked me to join him to discuss The UMC from a family systems perspective. Show Notes: If you want to fast forward Background on […]
Podcast Episode 214: Toxic Positivity Is NOT Self-Differentiation
It’s good to be optimistic but toxic positivity takes it to the extreme. This episode unpacks what it is and what you can do to avoid it. Show Notes: This Is the Best Way to Support a Stressed-Out Person, According to Research by Jessica Stillman What Is Toxic Positivity? By Kendra Cherry — Send in […]
Podcast Episode 213: Why a Quick Fix Is No Answer
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 212: What to Do When You Can’t Be Yourself
Research shows that feelings of inauthenticity can lead to immoral behavior. This episode show how this relates to self-differentiation and surrounding togetherness pressure, as well as what you can do about it. Show Notes: Could Bringing Your “Whole Self” to Work Curb Unethical Behavior? from KelloggInsight — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message
Podcast Episode 211: Level 5 Leaders and Self-Differentiation
Jim Collins says that personal humility and professional will are what separate great leaders from the rest. This episode explains what that means and how it relates to self-differentiation. Show Notes: Level 5 Leadership: The Triumph of Humility and Fierce Resolve by Jim Collins Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others […]
Podcast Episode 210: A Family Systems Take on Emotional Labor
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
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
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 207: How to Make Your Habits Work for You (Rebroadcast)
If you want to make an impact in this world, you need to be able to do what’s important but not urgent. Whether you want to improve your health, write a book or run a marathon, the same principles apply. Here’s how they’ve worked for me. Show Notes: Get your FREE ecopy of One New […]