Coronavirus Reflections
It's been awhile, thanks COVID! Speaking [of], the crew takes time to think about anxiety in the time of the pandemic. What are it's affects and what will it do to society?
Jun 02, 2020•41 min
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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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Bias
In the second of a two part podcast, guest, Christian Griffin, joins this podcast to further understand bias. What is bias? Why do we believe in it? And what does a leader do about it?
Mar 17, 2020•41 min
Confirmation Bias
In a two part podcast, guest, Christian Griffin, joins this podcast to explore diversity and leadership. In this episode, the [of] crew focuses on confirmation bias. What is it? What does a leader do about it? Check out our next podcast for the second part of this discussion.
Mar 03, 2020•38 min
Overfocusing on a Third
When anxiety rises we tend to triangle a third (person, thing, or idea). Starting from Alex's thoughts on the shifts within a relationship when focusing on planning a wedding; what happens if that third point of the triangle is overfocused on? Are relationships strained, strengthened or somewhere in-between?
Feb 18, 2020•39 min
Criticism
Leaders are agents of change and thus are bombarded with criticism on a daily basis. How can a leader manage criticism and calm self and the system?
Feb 04, 2020•43 min
BJ Fogg - Tiny Habits
The [of] crew review the much ballyhooed Tiny Habits TED talk from BJ Fogg (recorded in 2012) in anticipation of his new book. How do the tiny habits work? Do they work? And should leaders use them?
Jan 21, 2020•31 min
New Year's Resolutions
Why Do New Year's Resolutions Only Work Sometimes...? We've all made New Year's Resolutions, but what's your "record"? Have you kept it all year, or maybe only a few days? In this episode we jump into New Year's Resolutions and how they are / aren't compatible with functional and effective changes in life.
Jan 01, 2020•36 min
Authoritarian vs. Permissive Leadership
Two time guest Adam Harder joins the of crew to discuss Authoritarian vs. Permissive leadership. Adam ponders how to transition from authoritarian leadership and helping others to embrace their own ventures.
Dec 17, 2019•52 min
Parenting: Problems & Principles
John brings us into a reflection on parenting - thinking back onto how we were raised and how it influenced us. Zac and Alex talk about their innate childhood tenancies and the impact of the parenting they received
Dec 03, 2019•34 min
Dating - A Broader Perspective
Therapist & author, Avrum Nadigel joins [of leadership] to discuss the leadership theory within the dating scene. Through his experience as a therapist, Avrum brings a new perspective to dating and how it blends well with Bowen Family System Theory.
Nov 19, 2019•51 min
Dating: Trial & Error
Dating can be difficult, therefore, managing self can make all the difference. [of leadership] discuss the balance of intentionality and presence amongst other leadership theory through the eyes of dating.
Nov 05, 2019•40 min
Change
In this not-letter-but-rather-a-podcast, the [of] leadership crew takes a look the relationship between Leaders and their ability to affect change.
Oct 15, 2019•40 min
Making Sense of Change
Ever heard that change in inevitable? In this episode, we take a look at the factors that lead to change, how families deal with change, and how change begets change (on a systemic level)!
Oct 01, 2019•41 min
How Bowen Family System Theory Changed My View on ______.
Bowen Family System Theory has left a lasting affect on the [of] crew and has changed how they view their lives. They discuss how it has changed their views on: politics, self, and leadership.
Sep 17, 2019•41 min
Brené Brown's - "The Power of Vulnerability"
What does it mean to be "enough?" How does one become "whole?" How do you stay connected to others? [of Leadership] reviews and explores Brené Brown's TED talk on vulnerability.
Sep 03, 2019•43 min
Leading a Family
John brings this difficult topic to [of] and they meander through how to best lead a family. What is needed to lead a family? What responsibilities are to be shared? Who is the leader?
Aug 20, 2019•38 min
Principled Leadership
The Principled Leader is the ideal but how does one reach such heights? High School Assistant Principal Mark Treen joins [of] Leadership to share his ideas on how to become a principled leader through examples from his own life and career.
Aug 06, 2019•45 min
What is Leadership (The Re-Edit with New Commentary!)
Remember our first episode? This episode includes the re-edited audio of our very first episode as a throwback. In honor of two full years of Leadership Podcasting (rooted in Bowen's Family Systems Theory), we look back out where [of] Leadership started and how definition of leadership has not changed much, but our understanding of it has!
Jul 30, 2019•45 min
Romantic Relationships (Single, Engaged & Married)
How can one have a successful romantic relationship? Why are relationships so difficult? The [of] crew meander discussion around the anxiety of the two person relationship.
Jul 16, 2019•49 min
Writing Your Own Story
What is a technical way a leader can become more self aware and thoughtful? Author, teacher, leader and mentor, Jon Barth joins the cast to discuss his 1% journal and other leadership topics.
Jul 02, 2019•39 min
Why Societies Fail
Successful societies rely on three systems to maintain homeostasis - State, Family and Church. How do these interplay? What happens when one does not fulfill its role? And what can a leader do to maintain self while responsibly contributing to society?
Jun 18, 2019•41 min
Adolescent Anxiety & Depression
After discussing the affect of death on family systems, John, once again, delves into the emotional depths exploring depression. As a school teacher and parent, John has witnessed growing anxiety and depression in students. Join the [of] crew as they consider: What evidence is there to show this phenomenon? What causes it? And what is a leader to do?
Jun 04, 2019•54 min
In the Wake of Death
Death of loved ones is inevitable and brings anxiety. How do we function with it, what changes as a result, and how do we contribute to death? Listen to three different (vulnerable) experiences with death and the ponderings that follow alongside them.
May 21, 2019•35 min
"Almost Destroying my Family [with Bowen's Theory]" by Avrum Nadigel
Where does punk rock, a young Canadian boy's triangle with his mom and dad, and Bowen's Theory intersect? In the life of Author, Relationship Therapist, and Music Maker Avrum Nadigel's life! Here we see Bowen's Theory engage with the journey of Avrum's growth from a "commitment “phobe” into not only a relationship therapist but a committed husband.
May 07, 2019•46 min
Reducing Stress
How can we, as leaders, reduce the stress around us? The crew explores this question with many stories of past experiences and situations in an attempt to gain better perspective.
Apr 16, 2019•43 min
Stress [of Leadership]
Where does the stress come from and how does it get passed around? The crew explores the anxiety and relational triangles.
Apr 02, 2019•32 min
Cutoff and Fusion [of Leadership]
In this episode the crew looks into one of the foundational indicators of a highly anxious system - cutoff and fusion. They explain how to identify as well as, manage the phenomenon.
Mar 19, 2019•56 min
Homeostasis [of Leadership]
The tables are turned as John hosts this episode to demonstrate the affects of a change in homeostasis - homeostasis refers to the always balancing of anxiety in a system to a state of rest. Homeostasis is a tenant of leadership that all leaders should be aware of.
Mar 05, 2019•43 min
Failure [of Leadership]
The of Leadership crew takes some time to discuss the topic of failure from the perspective of Family Systems Theory. Emotions tend to run high when failure occurs, with the potential to create anxiety and negatively stigmatize risk. Take some time to ponder with us on the whats, hows, whos, and whys of failure!
Feb 19, 2019•40 min
Adulting 101
Nick Kollar, young adult and influencer, joins OF to discuss how to take on responsibility to grow up.
Feb 05, 2019•44 min
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