Podcast Episode 255: The Long-Term Cost of Surrounding Togetherness Pressure (and What You Can Do about It) – (Rebroadcast)
Seventy-six percent of people nearing the end of their lives say their biggest regret was living their lives according to other people and their expectations. This is surrounding togetherness pressure. Here’s what you can do about it. Show Notes: My apologies, as there are two spots in the episode where one channel drops out briefly. […]
Podcast Episode 172: Six Ways to Manage Anxiety (rebroadcast)
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted daily living for almost everybody. This kind of change requires us to understand loss, grief and how to manage anxiety. This episode was originally broadcast in April 2020. It’s still relevant today. Show Notes: That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief by Scott Berinato — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message
Living in an Age of Anxiety
But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today. Matthew [6:33]-34 (NRSV) Worry is serious business. It creates stress, affects your […]
Podcast Episode 158: The Long-Term Cost of Surrounding Togetherness Pressure (and What You Can Do about It)
Seventy-six percent of people nearing the end of their lives say their biggest regret was living their lives according to other people and their expectations. This is surrounding togetherness pressure. Here’s what you can do about it. Show Notes: The experience of regret: What, when, and why by Thomas Gilovich and Victoria Medvec Episode 24: […]
Leadership Requires Vulnerability
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” Brené Brown If you haven’t seen Brené Brown’s TEDxHouston talk on the power of vulnerability, it is a well-spent 15 minutes. It is one of the most watched TED Talks ever. Brown shares her own journey from shame to vulnerability and the positive impact that it […]
Podcast Episode 109: Self-Differentiation Is Not Selfishness
Self-differentiation is sometimes confused with selfishness. This episode looks at the concepts of ego and ego-strength to show the difference. Show Notes: Egomania vs. ego strength by Seth Godin Ego Versus Ego-Strength: The Characteristics of a Healthy Ego and Why It’s Essential to Your Happiness by Athena Staik, Ph.D. — Send in a voice message: […]
Podcast Episode 67: Six Ways to Manage Anxiety
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted daily living for almost everybody. This kind of change requires us to understand loss, grief and how to manage anxiety. Show Notes: That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief by Scott Berinato — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jack-shitama/message
Four Permissions to Give Yourself (and Others)
We just completed a leadership program led by Bill Selby, founder of the Center for Pastoral Effectiveness of the Rockies. At the beginning he counseled participants to give themselves four permissions. They are great guidelines for how to handle yourself, as well as treat others. Permission to say “No” This is at the heart of […]
Podcast Episode 30: Anxiety Is Poison (Nobody Gets the Problem They Can Handle)
The difference between a challenge and a problem is how we handle it. Anxiety, our own and that of others, is the key factor. Remaining a non-anxious presence will help us and those we lead to rise up to challenges and not make them problems.
