This look at self-differentiation comes from the Bowen school of family systems theory. I give my take on how it can help you grow as a non-anxious presence.

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Differentiation of Self: To Be or Not to Be? A Presentation by Mindy S. Reynolds

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Trust is a key factor in effective leadership. This episode shows how leadership through self-differentiation makes this possible.

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7 common qualities of credible people by Gwen Moran

The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M.R. Covey

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Murray Bowen and Michael Kerr wrote that when anxiety rises, relationship systems automatically find ways to "bind" the anxiety. This episode covers what that looks like and what you can do about it.

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⁠Anxiety Bound⁠ by Kelly Matthews-Pluta

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Murray Bowen described open and closed relationship systems. This episode explains the differences and how it applies to leadership.

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An Open-and-Shut Case? by Rev. Jennifer Long

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Complaining is not helpful to you or those you lead. Here's how to stop.

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The Happy Way to Drop Your Grievances by Arthur C. Brooks

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Moral foundations theory proposes that human moral judgment is built on a small set of innate psychological intuitions that different cultures and individuals prioritize in distinct ways. This episode applies it to political polarization and shows how a non-anxious presence can make a difference.

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Moral Foundations Theory | moralfoundations.org

Moral foundations theory – Wikipedia

Jonathan Haidt: The moral roots of liberals and conservatives | TED Talk

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Moral foundations theory proposes that human moral judgment is built on a small set of innate psychological intuitions that different cultures and individuals prioritize in distinct ways. This explains these foundations from a family systems perspective.

Show Notes:

Moral Foundations Theory | moralfoundations.org

Moral foundations theory - Wikipedia

Jonathan Haidt: The moral roots of liberals and conservatives | TED Talk

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When relationship systems are stressed they get anxious. Here's what that looks like and what you can do as a non-anxious leader.

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When the Family Tightens Up - by Kathleen Smith

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