Jack Shitama Pt 2: Leading Through the Anxiety

Jack Shitama joins us for part two of our conversation on family systems theory, exploring how Christian leaders can move from understanding differentiation to living it out in practice.• Tracing Jack's journey from discovering Friedman's concept of "non-anxious presence" to making these ideas accessible through his books• How the gospel uniquely empowers Christians to differentiate despite the costs• Understanding Jesus as the ultimate model of self-differentiation and non-anxious presence• Moving from insight to practice through preparation, pausing in difficult moments, and reflection• Building habits of self-regulation through regular reflection and "think time"• Navigating the challenges of shame-honor dynamics in contemporary culture• The critical importance of loving other Christians with whom we disagreeWhether you're navigating church conflict, family dynamics, or personal growth, this episode delivers practical wisdom for developing the habits that transform anxiety into presence. Listen now to discover how preparation, pausing, and reflection can help you express your values clearly while maintaining meaningful connection with others.ResourcesPart 1: Special Guest Jack Shitama: Learning to lead in anxious systemsFriedman, A Failure of Nerve — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1596272791Herrington, Taylor & Creech, The Leader’s Journey — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119535298 AmazonPatterson et al., Crucial Conversations — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1260474186 AmazonBradberry & Greaves, Emotional Intelligence 2.0 — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0974320625 AmazonKen Sande — Relational Wisdom 360 — https://rw360.org/ Relational Wisdom InstitutePositive Intelligence (Shirzad Chamine) — https://www.positiveintelligence.com/ Positive IntelligenceSteinke, Uproar: Calm Leadership in Anxious Times — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506458559 AmazonThe Non-Anxious Leader (podcast) — https://thenonanxiousleader.com/podcast-episode-300-pain-and-responsibility/ The Nonanxious LeaderThe Non-Anxious Leader (site) — https://thenonanxiousleader.com/Support the showPlease connect with us at our Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. If you'd like to support the work of Flourish Coaching you can click here to make a donation.Connect with Jeremy to discuss podcasting.