The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast

The United Methodist Church is on the verge of splitting over human sexuality. This is Part 3 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. Loren also asks me some interesting questions, such as, what I would do if I were Pope for a day. Show Notes: Future Christian Podcast My first appearance on Future Christian Podcast from 2020 Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. 

The United Methodist Church is on the verge of splitting over human sexuality. This is Part 2 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: Future Christian Podcast My first appearance on Future Christian Podcast from 2020 Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.  Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

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 The UMC 10:03 A family systems take on the current conflict 18:07 Future Christian Podcast My first appearance on Future Christian Podcast from 2020 Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.  Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

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 Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.  Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

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 Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.  Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

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 Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.  Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

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 Don't by Jim Collins Family Systems 101 - A FREE online course Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.  Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

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 Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website. 

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 Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.  Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

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: How to Be a Non-Anxious Presence Read the Full Transcript on The Non-Anxious Leader website.  Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.