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Episode 101 - The Beginning through to the End. In this episode, we discuss... How we came to learn about Bowen's Theory and eventually start this podcast The early days of the OverFunctioning Leadership podcast (and our elephant mascot) The reasons we are ending the podcast and what the next steps are Special memories of different episodes Most intriguing episodes Most viewed episode Brumbles (Brain Rumbles?) and ZAMRs Best guest  Least favorite episode How we've grown during this podcast What we each bring to the podcast Favorite leadership quote Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

Episode 100 In this episode, we discuss Resilience to feedback, starting from the story podcasting experience Avrum had with a listener over email How do we present ourselves saying the things with looking for others to find value or agreement in it (looking for a reflection to define our own sense of self) The problem to limiting narratives and it effect on the realm of therapy (when leaders don't / can't say what they are thinking) The tension of being a public figure rooted in emotion vs thoughtful Building a repertoire of people (authors, leaders, public figures) who have a process with which we trust and agree The role of curiosity in overcoming the fear or reliance of public opinion Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

Episode 99 In this episode, we discuss Leaders are leaders BECAUSE they are inspired A leader is someone who makes a difference How Dan came to understand leadership through this lens Leaders... Make things happen Watch thing happen (trust people) Reflect on things that have happened Being a "yes" person vs a "no" person and the costs The key elements of leadership - Curiosity, Imagination, and Creativity Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

Episode 97 Tyler was kind to share his story with us. He show cases a thoughtful, curious attitude on this life as he seeks a different perspective on his life. Some highlights of this episode include :  An examination of childhood events, anxiety, and trauma carried into adult life. Taking the step to honestly share his experience, and unburden himself, with his family. "Finding his true self" - looking at who he is rather than who he ought to be. Taking the leap into marriage as one of several decisions he determined were necessary next steps. Dealing with the drain of an unfulfilling job which doesn't utilize many of his skills or talents. Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

Episode 98 What is mentorship? Is there a difference, in your experience, between structured and unstructured mentorship experiences?  What traits make a mentee prime for being mentored?  What compatibility is necessary between a leader and more?  Equipping mentees for self-sufficiency How many of my relationships should I be mentoring vs being mentored? We talk about this and more! Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

Spoiler Alert : The moral of the fable is "The unmotivated are notoriously invulnerable to insight." How should leaders lead when they are the only one's who are motivated?  Can we see overfunctioning and underfunctioning in this fable?  Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

According to Geert Hofstede, America is individualistic.  We ask questions, approaching this issue similarly to other systemic issues we encounter :  How does this affect our relationships? Where do we see this manifest? Do we favor perfection as leaders? How do we lead better with this information? Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

The Leader's Journey brings some new perspectives to Bowen System's Theory.  We ask questions, approaching this issue similarly to other systemic issues we encounter :  Are there consistent traps all leaders fall into? Is there a correlation between spiritual growth and emotional maturity? How do you view others? Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

Developed in the 70's, Critical Race Theory (CRT), has come to the political forefront - why? We briefly go over the definition of CRT but are more interested in its current spotlight.  We ask questions, approaching this issue similarly to other systemic issues we encounter :  How did we get here? What are we supposed to do with this? How do you manage in the midst? Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

Some say that change is inevitable, but it is not something we tend to enjoy or regularly chase. We ask questions, approaching this issue similarly to other systemic issues we encounter :  Why is change so difficult?  How do you manage relationships through change?  If and when should you settle? Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

As a hot topic in the news, as well as something that affects wide ranging groups of people, the [of] Leadership crew. We ask questions, approaching this issue similarly to other systemic issues we encounter :  What is my role in keeping things the way they currently are? How can I make this a safe space to discuss this? What is the value of changing the way thing are now? Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

The of Crew takes a bit of time to think through the lasting of effects of the Puritan work ethic on our modern day work place and work week.  As we think calmly and gain perspective on our societal view on the workforce, we think through the impact that relationships have on a system where we try to work harder and develop a "work life" separate from our personal life. The article Zac referenced and frequently thinks on : The nuclear family was a mistake Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

"If you don't want to divorce, separate." This quote emphasizes the necessity of individuality and the chance to gain some distance from a situation in order to calm one's self. Amidst the rambles of our pandemic exhausted brains, we made observations on :  The loss of easily accessible conversations to test ideas thoughtfully The difficulty of young relationships in new places without social structures Door Dash Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel Mentioned in this episode... The Eight Concepts of Bowen Theory by Roberta Gilbert

Have you encountered issues and difficulties within teams? It seems that all teams have some vision, and a poor vision or lack of direction can cause tension and affect relationships and productivity. John leads us in a classic of Leadership discussion through the ideas of difference between, and need for, discussion and dialogue.  Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel Mentioned in this episode... The Fifth Discipline, Book by Peter Senge

One's ability functional is tied to our ability to regulate ourselves within a variety of anxieties and stressors. By looking at our own ability to function, and realizing we need a "reset", we can make the conscious decision to reset ourselves onto the rails of our life which are our guiding principals and values. As well, how does our response to our stressors affect our "survivability"? By taking a survey of the course of our daily lives, we can consciously affect our ability to thrive throughout stressors, such as how a pandemic affects our day-to-day life and anxieties. Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Our friends... Like the tunes? Check out Jetler Check out Where Would You Like To Start by by Dr. David Freeman and Avrum Nadigel

Having lost a mother, experienced the loss of a student, and comforting her daughter through own divorce, Marge Smith is no stranger to grief. The sudden loss of a complex relationship of 32 years has left her with an intense grief different than the others she has seen in her life.  Marge talks through... Faith as a foundation of strength and hope Expectations and roles changing within the grieving process Secondary PTSD and the problem of being a problem solver Self versus a selfish point of view How to walk alongside someone who is grieving Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com Like the tunes? Check out Jetler And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Related episode(s) In the Wake of Death (ep. 49) 

Billy loves to draw, but it seems to his parents that he's starting down a dark path...? What does it look like to be curious, without allowing fear to project our assumptions? What does it mean to bring a neutral person in for a fresh perspective? This  Friedman Fable is a great example of why you should pick up a copy for yourself and learn more about Bowen's Family Systems Theory! Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com Like the tunes? Check out Jetler And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review!

Having discussed trust before, on a societal level, this time a personal question of, "How do I trust people, especially having had a difficult time trusting in the past." There is also a surprise guest appearance from Alexa, Alex's lovely lady lumps, speaking from her progressing experience as a graduate student on the import of learning to trust oneself in a relationship and not to second-guess. Love us? Or even just a like us? Find more [of Leadership] at... Our website ofleadership.com On Facebook On Twitter Via email at ofleadership@gmail.com Like the tunes? Check out Jetler And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review!