Hi Reader,It's Two for Tuesday time! The holidays are coming, and I dug up this post to highlight how stories foster healthy emotional connection. I hope you find it helpful. Also, in case you missed it: I have a special opportunity for those of you who celebrate Advent and are interested in leading an Advent study with a new digital tool. Scroll down if you're interested. Strengthen Your Family by Sharing in Its History Read on the Blog According to Emory University researchers, Marshall...
9 days ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader,Happy Tuesday! This week's post explains how self-differentiation can help you lead teams that work well together. I hope you find it helpful. AND, I have a special opportunity for those of you who celebrate Advent and are interested in leading a Advent study with a new digital tool. There's a lot involved, so I'm putting all of the information at the very bottom. Scroll down if you're interested. How to Spot a Team Player Photo: yayimages Read on the Blog Great things can be...
16 days ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader,I've found the key to making an impact is doing things that are important but not urgent. These are the things that are easy to put off in favor of life's incessant demands. This week's post shares wisdom from the Wizard of Westwood that has been helpful to me. Be Quick–but Don’t Hurry Photo: towfiq007 Read on the Blog When I was growing up, UCLA men’s basketball was a dynasty. They were led by coach, John Wooden, who was known as the “Wizard of Westwood,” which is the L.A....
23 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader,Happy Tuesday! This week's musing is a post that I wrote seven years ago when I was writing my first book. I'm reminded that impact rarely occurs without discomfort. I hope you find this helpful. Making a Difference Is Scary ©TTstudio - stock.adobe.com Seth Godin recently had a blog post entitled “Feels risky.” He writes every day and his posts are usually brief. Here is the entire post: “The gulf between "risky" and "feels risky" is huge. And it's getting bigger. It turns out that...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Tuesday to you! This week I published Episode 300 of The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast. Like my age, it's just a number, but it's a milestone, nonetheless. This week's post unpacks Adam Grant's research on givers, takers and matchers. I hope you find it helpful. Nice People Finish Last (and First) Photo: rnl Read on the Blog In his book, Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives our Success, Wharton psychologist, Adam Grant, describes three types of social interaction styles in...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader,I'm back from vacation with another edition of Two for Tuesday. I hope you find it helpful. The Problem with Seriousness Photo: DCStudio Most of what I’ve learned in family systems is counter-intuitive. Dealing with anxiety is no exception. A big takeaway is that the anxiety I feel about a situation has more to do with me and how I function in my family of origin than it does about the content of the situation. This is true of seriousness, as well. Seriousness presents a paradox....
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Tuesday! I'm on vacation, so it's recommendations only. Next week I'll be back with more content. Thanks! Recommendations I h0pe this week's recommendations inspire you to get outside. Leadership, Well-Being, and the Power of the Natural World - Admired Leadership. Non-anxious leaders not only connect to God's creation for well-being, they encourage those they lead to do the same. What Are the Health Benefits of Viewing Water? by Kathleen Holder. Here's more research to show...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Tuesday! This week I dug up a post I wrote a while back on the importance of hearing the truth from those you lead. I hope you find it helpful. Also, I'm doing an audio version of my latest mini-book, Everyone Loves a Non-Anxious Presence, over the next three podcast episodes (see below). Let me know what you think. Thanks! Four Ways to Get Honest Feedback (and Why It Matters) Photo: depositphotos You will hear me say this often, “Effective leaders say what they believe,...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader,Another week, another Tuesday. This week I reflect on the fact that knowing your goals and values doesn't happen automatically. I hope you find it helpful. Also, if you're interested in learning more about my Positive Intelligence Coaching Program, join me for a free information session tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18 at 5pm EDT. Know Your Goals and Values Photo: donskarpo - yayimages Read on the Blog Stephen Covey coined the term “Integrity in the Moment of Choice,” which is...
2 months ago • 2 min read