Podcast Episode 177: The Connection between Wisdom and Self-Differentiation

The ability to be a non-anxious presence is an expression of both wisdom and self-differentiation. This episode explores the connection between the two. Show Notes: The World Needs Wisdom: Here’s How to Activate Yours by Barbara Waxman Episode 108: Five Steps to Better Self-Regulation — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message
Podcast Episode 176: These Phrases Will Help You Avoid a Conflict of Wills

Anxious situtations can lead to a conflict of wills, which will get you stuck. Here’s how to remain a non-anxious presence. Show Notes: 8 Phrases That Help Us Communicate More Effectively by Marina Khidekel — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message
Podcast Episode 175: How to Use Surrounding Togetherness Pressure in Healthy Ways

Nobody lives in a vacuum. Surrounding togetherness pressure influences people in both negative and positive ways. Here’s how you, as a leader, can use it to make things better. Show Notes: The Lazy Way To An Awesome Life by Eric Barker — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message
Podcast Episode 174: Self-Differentiated Leaders Know How to Ask for Help

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness or incompetence. Non-anxious leaders are able to be open and vulnerable in ways that deepen emotional connection. This episode shows you how. Show Notes: How to ask for help by Debbie Sorensen — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message
Podcast Episode 173: Five Science Insights that Show Why Leadership through Self-Differentiation Works

Leadership through self-differentiation is counterintuitive. Here are five evidence-based reasons why it’s effective. Show Notes: 5 insights from behavioral science that can make you better at influencing others from Fast Company Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message
Podcast Episode 170: Mirror Neurons and the Non-Anxious Presence

Feelings are contagious. Understanding mirror neurons sheds light on the power of a non-anxious presence. Show Notes: What are Mirror Neurons? Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue by Edwin Friedman — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message
Podcast Episode 165: A Family Systems Take on Burnout

The Friedman’s Fable, “Burnout,” is both humorous and instructive. Here’s my take on the family systems dynamics of burnout, as well as how to avoid it. Show Notes: Friedman’s Fables by Edwin Friedman Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue by Edwin Friedman
Podcast Episode 169: The Leverage of the Dependent

Leaders need to understand the triangles and resistance involved in leading dependent people. This episode shows you what that looks like and how to lead as a non-anxious presence. Show Notes: Episode 98: Non-Anxious Leaders Understand Paradox and Playfulness Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue by Edwin Friedman — Send in a […]
What Is Your Anxiety Tolerance?

I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do […]