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Dating can be difficult, therefore, managing self can make all the difference. [of leadership] discuss the balance of intentionality and presence amongst other leadership theory through the eyes of dating.

In this not-letter-but-rather-a-podcast, the [of] leadership crew takes a look the relationship between Leaders and their ability to affect change.

Ever heard that change in inevitable? In this episode, we take a look at the factors that lead to change, how families deal with change, and how change begets change (on a systemic level)!

Bowen Family System Theory has left a lasting affect on the [of] crew and has changed how they view their lives. They discuss how it has changed their views on: politics, self, and leadership.

What does it mean to be "enough?" How does one become "whole?" How do you stay connected to others? [of Leadership] reviews and explores Brené Brown's TED talk on vulnerability.

John brings this difficult topic to [of] and they meander through how to best lead a family. What is needed to lead a family? What responsibilities are to be shared? Who is the leader?

The Principled Leader is the ideal but how does one reach such heights? High School Assistant Principal Mark Treen joins [of] Leadership to share his ideas on how to become a principled leader through examples from his own life and career.

Remember our first episode? This episode includes the re-edited audio of our very first episode as a throwback. In honor of two full years of Leadership Podcasting (rooted in Bowen's Family Systems Theory), we look back out where [of] Leadership started and how definition of leadership has not changed much, but our understanding of it has!

How can one have a successful romantic relationship? Why are relationships so difficult? The [of] crew meander discussion around the anxiety of the two person relationship.

What is a technical way a leader can become more self aware and thoughtful? Author, teacher, leader and mentor, Jon Barth joins the cast to discuss his 1% journal and other leadership topics.

Successful societies rely on three systems to maintain homeostasis - State, Family and Church. How do these interplay? What happens when one does not fulfill its role? And what can a leader do to maintain self while responsibly contributing to society?

After discussing the affect of death on family systems, John, once again, delves into the emotional depths exploring depression. As a school teacher and parent, John has witnessed growing anxiety and depression in students. Join the [of] crew as they consider: What evidence is there to show this phenomenon? What causes it? And what is a leader to do?

Death of loved ones is inevitable and brings anxiety. How do we function with it, what changes as a result, and how do we contribute to death? Listen to three different (vulnerable) experiences with death and the ponderings that follow alongside them.

Where does punk rock, a young Canadian boy's triangle with his mom and dad, and Bowen's Theory intersect? In the life of Author, Relationship Therapist, and Music Maker Avrum Nadigel's life! Here we see Bowen's Theory engage with the journey of Avrum's growth from a "commitment “phobe” into not only a relationship therapist but a committed husband.

How can we, as leaders, reduce the stress around us? The crew explores this question with many stories of past experiences and situations in an attempt to gain better perspective.

Where does the stress come from and how does it get passed around? The crew explores the anxiety and relational triangles.

In this episode the crew looks into one of the foundational indicators of a highly anxious system - cutoff and fusion. They explain how to identify as well as, manage the phenomenon.

The tables are turned as John hosts this episode to demonstrate the affects of a change in homeostasis - homeostasis refers to the always balancing of anxiety in a system to a state of rest. Homeostasis is a tenant of leadership that all leaders should be aware of.

The of Leadership crew takes some time to discuss the topic of failure from the perspective of Family Systems Theory. Emotions tend to run high when failure occurs, with the potential to create anxiety and negatively stigmatize risk. Take some time to ponder with us on the whats, hows, whos, and whys of failure!

Nick Kollar, young adult and influencer, joins OF to discuss how to take on responsibility to grow up.