The One Thing Every Leader Should Do
Theory provides insight and the OF crew contemplate the essentials to great leadership.
Jan 15, 2019•45 min
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
Managing Self
Special Services Director Kristie Prough joins the crew to tackle this most difficult of topics. How does one stay a solid self in the midst of an anxious system?
Jan 01, 2019•47 min
Traditions and Rituals of the Holiday Season
The OF family sits back and muses about their holiday experiences. Take a seat and think with us about how the season presents an opportunity to lead by bringing people together.
Dec 18, 2018•43 min
The "Whys" in Our Lives
Searching for meaning? The OF crew takes some time with Shon Christy, founder of the first social media marketing company in Ohio, to delve into the purposes that guide our lives as we uncover and form them from our experiences as hardships.
Dec 04, 2018•46 min
Extraordinary Relationships
Ever wondered what makes certain relationships exceptional? The OF Leadership crew takes a look into the concept from a perspective provided by Roberta Gilbert: extraordinary relationships are those that are separate, equal, and open. With a different viewpoint, learn a different way to view the relationships in your own life!
Nov 20, 2018•45 min
Efficiency within Leadership
A numerous amount of self help books and periodicals point toward increasing productivity to enhance leadership. Can this be done? Is this true? How does one achieve efficiency? The OF crew explores this topic and more in this episode.
Nov 06, 2018•38 min
Brumble - Halloween
Things that creep and go bump in the night are not big favorites for the OF crew. Zac and Alex discuss the anxiety tied to Halloween and it's dark undertones.
Oct 30, 2018•17 min
Managing Conflict
Leaders are perpetually in multiple states of conflict - some healthy, some not, and some of which they rather not be a part. The OF crew views these three positions of conflict and delves into the best posture leaders can take in the midst of them.
Oct 16, 2018•46 min
Rumination
Tom Moyer joins the O.F. crew to mull over the positive and negative effects of rumination. Why do we think, rethink, think again, and think more about what ifs? How do we stop they cycle?
Oct 02, 2018•47 min
The Myth of Competence
John brings the topic of competence to OF this week. Can a leader rely on competence to drive their management? Who sets the standards for the label of "competent"?
Sep 18, 2018•44 min
Leading Without Being In Charge
Associate pastor Jarrod Williams joins the OF crew to better understand how to lead in a supporting role. How do you posture yourself in a one down relationship to lead without complaining?
Sep 04, 2018•51 min
Willpower
Willpower, is it enough to move the masses? The OverFunctioners take a look at the ways in which willpower affects our approach to leadership and our potential to succeed.
Aug 21, 2018•44 min
TV/Film Media's Leadership Influence
Answering a question from a listener, the OverFunctioners delve into their opinions on portrayals of leaders and the concept of leadership in television and film. Listen in as they try they discuss how they believe it can affect society! (P.S. - Alysha, please listen to the end...)
Aug 07, 2018•45 min
Brumble - Cultural Experiences
Fresh off a trips to Mexico and Europe, Zac & Alex posit the benefits of cultural experiences.
Aug 01, 2018•21 min
How to Give Good Advice
The OverFunctioners debate the functionality and use of advice giving. Should leaders be giving advice? And always remember, if you want the best advice, then ask the OverFunctioners!
Jul 17, 2018•47 min
How are places of worship like families?
Have you ever sought a different community to function as a second family? Special guest Allison Capella joins the OverFunctioners to chat about the leadership dynamics found in places of worship and its correlations with family.
Jul 03, 2018•46 min
Tolerance
Does a leader need to have tolerance? The OverFunctioners discuss this socially trending topic.
Jun 19, 2018•40 min
Relationships: Pursuit and Distance
Special guest Adam Harder (calculus teacher, amphibian hobbyist, board game maven and overall engaging guy) joins the OverFunctioners to chat about the relationship dance of pursuit and distance.
Jun 05, 2018•53 min
Brumble - What is this podcast about?
Zac and Alex get back to basics and discuss the foundations of leadership. Honestly, they hope you understand what they're talking about as they talk about what they talk about on the podcast.
May 29, 2018•22 min
Are you afraid to be a leader?
What's keeping you from being a leader? OverFunctioners Alex, John, and Zac approach this question from a listener while digging into the fears of leadership and the buy-ins that must be made.
May 15, 2018•47 min
Commitments and Maturity [of Leadership]
Do you need to be mature to make commitments or can you make a commitment and then mature? The OverFunctioners delve into this question through the lens of leadership.
May 01, 2018•40 min
Natural leader or Nurtured leader?
Nature versus nurture - the classic debate. This week the OverFunctioners Alex and Zac are moderated by John as they discuss the age old discussion with an emphasis on leadership. Listen in and see who "wins"!
Apr 17, 2018•42 min
Are Things Getting Worse?
Our perception of the world is largely motivated by our own experiences. When the news seems to consistently have a tragedy to report, what are we to think? In this episode, OverFunctioners Alex, John, and Zac take a look at things through the lense of Systems Theory with a particular focus on anxiety and reactions to it.
Apr 03, 2018•39 min
Approaching One-down Relationships
Parent and child, supervisor and employee, or regional manager and assistant-to-the-regional manager, we've all been a part of one -down relationships. Dealing with the hierarchy of power can be tough, especially if we feel our voice isn't heard. The OverFunctioners Alex, John, and Zac talk about how they would approach different one-down situations and why they are inherently difficult from both sides.
Mar 20, 2018•38 min
Developing a Sense of Leadership
Have you ever wondered how to think like a leader? OverFunctioners Alex, John, and Zac discuss how they developed a sense of leadership throughout their lives. From Zac being an awkward high schooler to the discussion of how to approach people from a position of leadership, we talk about leadership through the practical lens of our own youthful experiences.
Mar 06, 2018•34 min
Honor, the Lost Leadership Virtue?
Beginning with a memory of Alex being brought to tears for fallen veterans, the OverFunctioners take a look at Honor. Does Honor exist in modern society? How does honor and leadership interrelate? These questions and more are explored as Alex, John, and Zac explore this particular potential Guiding Principle.
Feb 20, 2018•38 min
Guiding Principles of Life & Leadership
What core beliefs and values do you use to guide your life? Delving into this subconcept of differentiation and leadership, OverFunctioners, Alex, John, and Zac use a business "fable" to center their discussion on the interplay of expectations, communication, and decision making.
Feb 06, 2018•41 min
Brumble - the [of Leadership] Origin Story
If you don't recall - fifth Tuesdays are when OverFunctioners let their brains rumble. In this week's Brumble, Zac and Alex talk about the story behind how they started OverFunctioning Leadership. Silliness and shenanigans - find out more about how it all began!
Jan 30, 2018•22 min
The Bully, the Bullied, and the Observer
Listen in to OverFunctioning Leadership as Alex, John, and Zac discuss the 3 different roles in the act of bullying, and its relationship to the concept of Triangles. As high school teachers, Alex and John are well versed on the topic, and might have some unexpected (and unpopular) opinions on how it ought to be handled!
Jan 16, 2018•45 min
Emotional Triangles [of Leadership]
Emotional triangles are the smallest unit of the system of relationships in which we live our lives, but what does that really mean? The guys explain this core concept of Bowen's theory and look at some current social issues.
Jan 02, 2018•40 min
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