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Jack Shitama

I show faith-based leaders how to be a non-anxious presence, personally and professionally.

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Two for Tuesday - Book Study and Podcast Interview

Hi Reader,I have two items of interest. First, a six-week study of Jenny Brown's Growing Yourself Up: How to Bring Your Best to All of Life’s Relationships begins on Tuesday, May 14 in The Non-Anxious Leader Network (TNAL). Access to the network and the study are both FREE. [Find out more] I was interviewed recently by Chris Barras and his son, Declan, for their Minding the Gap podcast. They focus on closing the gap between where you are and where you want to be. I met Chris in the Friedman's...

6 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, The evidence is clear. More diverse teams get better results. This week's video (2:01) digs deeper into what that looks like. Recommendations This week's recommendations continue with the importance of diversity and effective teams. The Kiva Method for Inclusive Decision-Making - Admired Leadership. If you want to make sure you're making the best decisions, this approach will ensure you're getting the input you need. I'm fascinated with this approach and look forward to applying it...

13 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,Making a difference in the world can be all-consuming. A hallmark of a non-anxious leader is keeping things in perspective. This week's video (1:50) shows you one simple practice that can help. Recommendations This week's recommendations continue the theme of work-life balance. Are You Too Emotionally Invested in Your Job? by Melody Wilding. It's one thing to have passion and drive. It's another to lose sight of who you are and what really matters. This article covers four signs...

20 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,I hope you had a great Easter. This week's video is a reminder that even though it's important to embrace failure, knowing the difference between those that help and those that don't is critical. Also, stay tuned next week for more info on my new course. Recommendations This week's recommendations build on the idea of intelligent failures. I hope you find them helpful. Achieving Outcome Independence During Performance - Admired Leadership Field Notes. One of my mantras is to focus...

27 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,I hope this Tuesday finds you well! I'm back with another video on how to create teams that perform their best. The key is psychological safety. Let me know what you think. Recommendations This week's recommendations continue with the theme of effective teams. 5 Things High-Performing Teams Do Differently by Ron Friedman. This article emphasizes the importance of emotional connection and highlights five ways that high-performing teams build that connection. 4 Things Good Leaders Do...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,Understanding the different kinds of relationship conflict is essential to being a non-anxious leader. This is an excerpt from my most recent book, Everyone Loves a Non-Anxious Presence: Calm Down, Grow Up and Live Your Best Life, which was a #1 New Release on Amazon. Not All Conflict Is Equal There are three different kinds of conflict. Task. Values. Relationship. Task conflict is when people disagree about how to get something done, who’s responsible or even how to define the goal...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader,I don't have a video or blog post to share with you this week. However, I do have several exciting things (at least I think they're exciting) to share with you. First, I'll be launching an online course in a few weeks and will be giving first crack and a special price to Two for Tuesday subscribers. Second, I was interviewed on the Whiny PALUZA Podcast (Episode 322) by host Rebecca Greene. We had a great time talking about how family systems can help people as partners and parents....

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Another week, another Tuesday. This week's video (2:23) unpacks Seth Godin's concept of The Dip. If making an impact were easy, everyone would do it. The Dip is where most people give up. A few minutes spent to learn how to recognize it and get through it is time well spent. Recommendations Besides The Dip, caring too much about what others think (togetherness pressure, anyone?) can keep us from the vulnerability and discomfort of doing important work. This week's recommendations...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,It's Tuesday again and almost the end of February. I trust that you are making progress on your most important work. When doing something new, you won't always know if it will work. This week's video (2:48) shows you how asking one question will help you test and learn. Recommendations This week's recommendations will help you focus on the "presence" part of being a non-anxious presence. Are You Running at the Right Pace? by Matt Norman. As someone who tries to accomplish a lot, I...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,Happy Tuesday, non-anxious one! This week's video (2:44) offers two simple principles that will help improve your decision-making process. Recommendations This week's recommendations will help you deal with the things that make you anxious. How to Stop Dwelling on Your Stress by Jenny Taitz. Rumination makes it hard to be a non-anxious presence. This article offers four evidence-based ways to stay in the present. Stepping Back, Stepping Up, and Stepping Out by Kathleen Smith. Two...

2 months ago • 1 min read
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