We’ve heard about naming the elephants. What if we went a step further and befriended them? If we’re doing to be a resilient leader, we must have the courage to name those big, hairy, gray pachyderms.
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On today’s episode J.R. talks about how we need to celebrate our favorite mistakes in leadership, not hide them.
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On today’s episode J.R. talks about a key insight he gleaned from Andy Crouch’s new book the Life We’re Longing For – that leaders need to understand the significant difference between making an impact and having influence.
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Today we do a deep dive – but for only a few brief moments – on the concept of family systems theory. It might sound boring on the surface, but it’s fascinating and significant in understanding how teams of people work.
On this episode we’ll explore how to be a non-anxious presence and a self-differentiated leader, all the while avoiding emotional regression in the systems we lead.
Because it’s a deep dive, I want to encourage you to look into it further. Here are some importance resources to explore further:
Books:
· A Failure of Nerve (Edwin Friedman)
· Generation to Generation (Friedman)
· Anxious Church, Anxious People (Jack Shitama)
· Managing Leadership Anxiety (Steve Cuss)
Podcast:
· Managing Leadership Anxiety (hosted by Steve Cuss)
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In New Orleans there is a French-Creole word called lagniappe (“lan-yap”) which means “a little something extra.” Today we’ll explore how we can live into the laigniappe posture as leaders – and how that can bless others.
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Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org
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Okay, I admit: I haven’t read LOTR. But there is an important part of the story that has always stayed with me that has significant implications for how we serve and lead. In fact, I think it’s the most overlooked part of the entire book.
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Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org
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If we are to lead effectively we’ll have to walk in other people’s shoes. We know this adage well, but what kind of shoes do people actually wear? What stories do people believe they finding themselves in? Today we’ll look at the 6 stories people believe they’re in from thinking and author (and J.R.’s friend) Marty Solomon.
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Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org
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On this episode, J.R. shares where he’s been wrong about leadership – and where he’s changed his mind about leadership over time.
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Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org
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**Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com