Rearranging Furniture
Abridged for The Leader's Journey blog. The original post can be found at this link. On Monday, Joel took the day off from work and we rearranged some furniture. We...
The Complexity of Trust
When trust is low, everything is hard. As trust erodes, communication breaks down and collaboration is miserable. That’s why it makes sense that we intentionally nurture trust on our teams...
Are Christians Quiet Quitting?
Fewer people are going to church and those who do go to church go less often. Churches are having a hard time finding volunteers for their usual programs and people...
The SBC is my Spiritual Family of Origin
As the SBC winds up, I am, once again, reflecting on the fact that the SBC is my spiritual family of origin. I lived "at home" for 53 years; I...
Boundaries Increase Our Love
In her newest book, Atlas of the Heart, Brene Brown begins her section on boundaries by boldly stating that Boundaries are a prerequisite for compassion and empathy. We can’t connect...
A Lifelong Student of Leadership
I’ve had a lifelong interest in leadership. The first book I read on leadership was in 1986. Burt Nanus and Warren Bennis wrote “Leaders: The Strategies for Taking Charge.” In this...
Can I Coach Myself?
At The Leader’s Journey, we offer coaching for leaders who want to experience a growing capacity to achieve the results in life and leadership that matter most to them. In...
How Bowen Theory Helps Me Lead Without Resorting to Shame or Blame
Understanding the concept of sibling position in Bowen Theory allows me to maintain leadership responsibility without resorting to shame or blame. Early in my training in Bowen Theory I made...
Doubling Down and The Anxiety of Change
About a year ago, the CEO of a local Austin startup had the insight to recognize there were some cultural issues stifling the growth and profitability of his company. He...
Bowen Theory’s Absolutely Unique Take on Leadership
Want to know what convinced me that Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST) provides a powerful resource for leaders of all sorts? When our family embarked on the journey of fostering...
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