of Leadership

Expressing the relationship between the parts & the whole. We teach leadership concepts through Bowen Family Systems Theory and life experiences while giving a vocabulary and framework to leadership. The monthly podcast with the guys includes: interviews with local leaders, in-depth teaching of concepts and more.

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Episodes

Leading the Wounded

The holidays are a time of happiness but for many can be a time of sorrow. The guys chat about how to lead those who hurt (including yourself) during such times.

Dec 19, 2017•32 min

Family Anxiety During the Holidays

The holidays are in and with it comes family anxiety. The guys give some thoughts about how to lead when "Aunt Rita" is driving the anxiety train.

Dec 05, 2017•30 min

How to be Self Differentiated

Last OverFunctioning Leadership Podcast the guys defined self differentiated and now give their thoughts on how to do it. They debate self help literature, delve into becoming a solid self and Alex shares a fable about his congregational adventures.

Nov 21, 2017•38 min

Self Differentiation

Self Differentiation is the foundation for leadership development, but what is it? The guys formulate a definition and John shares another one of his fables.

Nov 07, 2017•32 min

Brumble - Why an Elephant?

Brumble: a thought that causes the brain to rumble. Zac and Alex discuss why the OverFunctioning Leadership Podcast has an elephant as their logo.

Oct 31, 2017•18 min

Perfectionism

As a leader, how do you govern perfectionism? We discuss some steps to alleviate the anxiety driven from perfectionism and urge listeners to continue to work on self development. In light of the recent news cycle, we also discuss the Las Vegas shooting and how the "why question" is difficult to answer.

Oct 17, 2017•32 min

Sabotage [of Leadership]

A common reaction to any change is sabotage - the system urging things to go back to the way they used to be. We answer the question: How do you manage people who are sabotaging you?

Oct 03, 2017•30 min

Overfunctioning

Overfunctioning is a reactive behavior stemming from heightened levels of anxiety. The guys sit down to talk about the name of their podcast and how to navigate overfuntioning as a leader.

Sep 20, 2017•32 min

Reactivity [of Leadership]

How do individuals react in the face of high anxiety? Chronic anxiety breeds reactivity. The guys look into how individuals automatically function (react) with anxiety through theory and examples (personal and societal). Special thanks to Jesse Hufstetler for his music prowess (jetler.audio).

Sep 05, 2017•28 min

Anxiety [of Leadership]

The guys tackle the issue of anxiety and its place in leadership. They give definition, effects and both personal and current (Charlottesville) examples of anxiety. Dive into the uneasiness of anxiety with them and come out with a bit more clarity. Resources: Resilient Leadership - Duggan and Moyer , A Failure of Nerve - Ed Friedman

Aug 22, 2017•49 min

What is Leadership?

Defining the vagueness of leadership. The first of many podcasts that help give vocabulary and clarity to leadership. The guys sit down for introductions, laughs and leadership theory. Resources: Resilient Leadership - Duggan and Moyer , Friedman's Fables - Friedman , A Failure of Nerve - Friedman

Jul 31, 2017•25 min

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