Hi Reader, I'm back! This week's post seems obvious, but (at least for me) is a necessary reminder. Let me know what you think. Thanks for reading. Get Your FREE Family Systems Coach Learn more 5 Ways Non-Anxious Leaders Earn Respect Photo: kentoh Read on the Blog You may have the authority to order other people around. That doesn’t mean they will like it or that they will give their best effort. If the great resignation has taught us anything it’s that people want to be respected as persons...
8 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I'm on vacation this week, so no post. I do want to share an invitation to attend the Center for Family Process Theory Day presentation on Friday, May 8, 9:30am - 1:00pm EDT, via ZOOM. Erik Thompson will explore the relationship between differentiation and transcendence, as well as his proposed new Bowen Theory Concept: The Differentiated Universal Self. I attend the Theory Day lecture series throughout the year and find them valuable. You normally have to register for the entire...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader,Welcome to the season of new life. I believe you want to make a difference in the world. This week's post and recommendations can help. Get Your FREE Family Systems Coach Learn more Impact Takes Time Photo: diego_cervo Read on the Blog They say the average overnight success takes about ten years. Sometimes it takes nearly three times that. In 1993, Katalin Kariko, a University of Pennsylvania researcher, had a big idea. She theorized that messenger RNA (mRNA) could be used to create...
22 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, This week's post is a reminder that if you're not uncomfortable, you're probably not leading. I hope you find it helpful. Get Your FREE Family Systems Coach Learn more Leadership Requires Vulnerability Read on the Blog “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”Brené Brown If you haven't seen Brené Brown's TEDxHouston talk on the power of vulnerability, it is a well-spent 15 minutes. It is one of the most watched TED Talks ever. Brown shares her own...
29 days ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Spring! This week's post will help you lead even when opinions differ. I believe we need this now, more than ever. Get Your FREE Family Systems Coach Learn more Disagreement Without Drama: How Curiosity Creates Healthy Emotional Space Photo: Bratovanov Read on the Blog Most disagreements don’t go sideways because of the content. They go sideways because of the intensity, that is emotional process. The moment we feel ourselves diverging from someone else’s view, anxiety rushes...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader,Happy St. Patrick's Day! My day job has kept me busy all week, so no blog post today. Don't forget to check out the Non-Anxious Life Free AI family systems coach. It will help you navigate whatever anxious situations you are facing. Become a Patron You can help me improve the quality and reach of this newsletter, my podcast and other resources for as little as $5/month. When you do, you'll get exclusive access to an online community, exclusive content and chat access to get your...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader,Yesterday, I released a FREE AI Family Systems Coach that we've been working on since last summer. It uses my blog posts, podcast transcripts and books as the knowledge base. You can ask if to coach you or give you direct answers when you are facing an anxious situation. Thus far, I'm thrilled with the results. CLICK HERE to get all the details and access the free coach. This week's edition is focused on how to do your most important work. Thanks for reading. Results Matter (But Not...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, This week's post covers steps 6-10 for how to call people forward. Thanks for reading. Calling People Forward: A Family Systems Approach to Resistance (Part 2 of 2) Photo: AntonioGuillem_1 Read on the Blog If you haven’t done so, I encourage you to read Part 1 of this post first. Both parts are based on the article, Calling People Forward Instead of Out: Ten Essential Steps, Justin Michael Williams and Shelly Tygielski Once you’ve done the internal work in Steps 1-4, you’re ready...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, I have a big announcement coming up in a few weeks. It's for a free tool that will help you apply family systems theory so you can grow as a non-anxious presence. Stay tuned. This week's post is Part 1 of an approach to leading change through resistance that I've found really helpful. I hope you do, too. Thanks for reading. Calling People Forward: A Family Systems Approach to Resistance (Part 1 of 2) Photo: AntonioGuillem_1 Read on the Blog Every leader eventually runs into...
2 months ago • 5 min read