The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast

Leaders who understand the effects of emotional contagion can help those they work with function at their best. This is especially true in anxiety-producing situations. Humor and playfulness affect both the leader and those around her in positive ways. Show Notes: This article explains how smiling can increase happiness. This article explains emotional contagion and the research that supports the concept. The story about the Rabbi and the 11 year-old who spelled "feces" in Hebrew phonetics is from Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue, by Edwin Friedman, pg. 209. And yes, the story does use the term "Sunday school," which you might find odd for a synagogue. Friedman's words, not mine. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

The Millennial generation is now the largest segment of the workforce. These four principles will help you communicate with any generation. Show Notes: This is the research from the Pew Research Center showing that Millennials are now the largest segment of the workforce. Here is the infographic that compares differents means of communication,  and how they are viewed by the different generations. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

Concepts from Agile project management such as the "last responsible moment" and the "minimum viable product" can help congregational and nonprofit leaders develop more effective programs and services. Show Notes: Here is a transcript of an NPR Ted Radio interview with Adam Grant. He talks about his experience with the Warby Parker founders, as well as how to procrastinate smartly. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

Leading change requires the ability to express one's own goals and values in non-anxious ways, AND to remain emotionally connected with resistors. Show notes: Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue, by Edwin Friedman, provides great depth on family systems theory and leadership through self-differentiation. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

This episode shows how understanding the relationship between self-discipline, willpower and habit formation can help you to develop positive habits that will improve your spiritual, physical and emotional well-being. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

Self-Differentiation is the a key to remaining a non-anxious leader. This episode explains what it is and why it matters. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.

Experience, Confidence and Vulnerability Experience is important, but not if it keeps you stuck. Research shows that learning to be uncomfortable will increase your confidence, influence and ability to see things with a fresh perspective. Subscribe to my weekly ⁠Two for Tuesday⁠ emails.