Podcast Episode 107: The Power of a Creative Minority
A creative minority can change things for the better. Leadership through self-differentiation makes this possible. Show Notes: On Creative Minorities by Jonathan Sacks — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message
Unity Is Not Unanimity
Unity – the state of being united or joined as a whole. Unanimity – agreement by all people involved; consensus. In his inaugural address, President Joe Biden called Americans to unite. This call to unity will sound naïve and even laughable to many. The U.S., and indeed the world, has been growing more divided for […]
Podcast Episode 106: The Importance of a Loyal Opposition
Leading through self-differentiation will result in a loyal opposition. This is a good thing and will help you be your best. Show Notes: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni Episode 35: Sabotage and Empathy (What Works and What Doesn’t) — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message
Podcast Episode 105: Is Society Regressing?
Societal regression occurs when anxiety increases due to the inability to handle change. This episode looks at the characteristics in light of recent events. Show Notes: A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix Podcast Episode 28: How to Take a Leadership Stand on Controversial Issues (including a Family Systems take […]
The Gift of Being Fed Up
This week I watched as numerous government officials resigned their positions in the Trump Administration. Previously loyal elected officials criticized the President, accusing him of instigating protestors who broke into the Capitol while Congress was receiving the Electoral College count. My take on this is that these appointed and elected officials were fed up. This […]
Podcast Episode 104: How to Make Your Habits Work for You
This episode covers a repeatable process for developing positive habits to improve your spiritual, physical and professional lives. Show Notes: Get your FREE ecopy of One New Habit, One New Goal: Change Your Life in 10 Weeks The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan The Healthy […]
Podcast Episode 103: The Magnet Theory of Emotional Distance
Non-anxious leaders create healthy emotional space. The magnet theory helps to understand what this looks like and how to do it. Show Notes: Episode 102: The Problem with Emotional Intensity The Non-Anxious Leader Network — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message
Podcast Episode 102: The Problem with Emotional Intensity
Emotional intensity can serve as a clue to the emotional process in a system. This episode starts with examples in child-focused families and then shows how this can help the non-anxious leader. Show Notes: Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue The Non-Anxious Leader Network — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message
It IS Better to Give than Receive
When I started as a camp director 21 years ago I didn’t think I’d be a fundraiser. Now, especially in a pandemic, most of my job is about raising money. One thing I’ve learned is that asking people for money is actually doing them a favor. Why? Because it’s better to give than receive. Except […]