The holidays are a time of happiness but for many can be a time of sorrow. The guys chat about how to lead those who hurt (including yourself) during such times.

The holidays are in and with it comes family anxiety. The guys give some thoughts about how to lead when "Aunt Rita" is driving the anxiety train.

Last OverFunctioning Leadership Podcast the guys defined self differentiated and now give their thoughts on how to do it. They debate self help literature, delve into becoming a solid self and Alex shares a fable about his congregational adventures.

Self Differentiation is the foundation for leadership development, but what is it? The guys formulate a definition and John shares another one of his fables.

Brumble: a thought that causes the brain to rumble. Zac and Alex discuss why the OverFunctioning Leadership Podcast has an elephant as their logo.

As a leader, how do you govern perfectionism? We discuss some steps to alleviate the anxiety driven from perfectionism and urge listeners to continue to work on self development. In light of the recent news cycle, we also discuss the Las Vegas shooting and how the "why question" is difficult to answer.

A common reaction to any change is sabotage - the system urging things to go back to the way they used to be. We answer the question: How do you manage people who are sabotaging you?

Overfunctioning is a reactive behavior stemming from heightened levels of anxiety. The guys sit down to talk about the name of their podcast and how to navigate overfuntioning as a leader.

How do individuals react in the face of high anxiety? Chronic anxiety breeds reactivity. The guys look into how individuals automatically function (react) with anxiety through theory and examples (personal and societal). Special thanks to Jesse Hufstetler for his music prowess (jetler.audio).

The guys tackle the issue of anxiety and its place in leadership. They give definition, effects and both personal and current (Charlottesville) examples of anxiety. Dive into the uneasiness of anxiety with them and come out with a bit more clarity. Resources: Resilient Leadership - Duggan and Moyer , A Failure of Nerve - Ed Friedman