Jun
29
What if the urge to disappear from a difficult relationship is actually keeping you stuck? We're in the middle of a five-part series on the reactive patterns humans use when stress hits. This episode tackles distancing and cutoff — what Bowen Family Systems theory calls the "bolt" response. Whether it's...
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Jun
29
Can you differ successfully with another person? That's the question at the heart of conflict—and it's not what you think. We often see conflict as something to avoid or fix, but what if it's actually a sign that the system is alive? When stress goes up, we don't become our...
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Jun
29
Ever wondered why smart teams with talented people sometimes make terrible decisions? It's not about intelligence—it's about something far more subtle and powerful. When organizations and families get anxious, we instinctively pull together for safety and comfort. That togetherness feels good, even necessary. But what happens when that closeness becomes...
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Jun
29
What if the most important thing you bring to an anxious moment isn't a solution at all? We live in anxious times—families are anxious, organizations and their leadership teams are anxious, congregations are anxious. When anxiety rises, our instinct is often to do more: more meetings, more communication, more empathy,...
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Jun
29
What if the biggest barrier to your leadership isn't your strategy, your team, or your circumstances—but your own reactivity? When anxiety rises in your organization or family, do you find yourself trapped by expectations, personalities, or the pressure to go along just to get along? Leadership isn't primarily about charisma,...
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Jun
29
What does it really mean to stay true to yourself when the pressure is on? hits your team? Discover how the concept of differentiation of self—central to Bowen Family Systems Theory—can transform the way you lead, relate, and make decisions, especially when anxiety runs high. Whether you’re a leader, parent,...
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Jun
24
There are moments when it feels like you’re the only adult in the room. At work, you’re the one staying late to double-check everything because if you don’t, it feels like things might fall apart. At home, you’re the one keeping track of details no one else seems to notice. It’s easy to interpret that as responsibility or even leadership. ...
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Jun
16
Are you reacting or responding when stress hits your team? Discover why anxiety spreads like wildfire in organizations and families, and how your instinctive reactions might be more predictable—and manageable—than you think. Explore the five classic patterns of reactivity under stress, and learn how to spot them in yourself and...
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Jun
16
Performance reviews and family gatherings might be more similar than you think. What if the same mindset could help you navigate both with less stress and more success? Today, I explore how leadership principles from Bowen Family Systems theory can transform the way you approach year-end reviews at work and...
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Jun
16
Are you leading from the calm center, or getting swept up in everyone else’s storm? Ever wondered why teams sometimes put relationships above results, or why it’s so hard to give honest feedback? Today, we’re exploring the powerful force of togetherness in leadership and how it shapes our decisions, our...
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