Moral foundations theory proposes that human moral judgment is built on a small set of innate psychological intuitions that different cultures and individuals prioritize in distinct ways. This episode applies it to political polarization and shows how a non-anxious presence can make a difference.

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Moral Foundations Theory | moralfoundations.org

Moral foundations theory – Wikipedia

Jonathan Haidt: The moral roots of liberals and conservatives | TED Talk

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Moral foundations theory proposes that human moral judgment is built on a small set of innate psychological intuitions that different cultures and individuals prioritize in distinct ways. This explains these foundations from a family systems perspective.

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Moral Foundations Theory | moralfoundations.org

Moral foundations theory - Wikipedia

Jonathan Haidt: The moral roots of liberals and conservatives | TED Talk

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When relationship systems are stressed they get anxious. Here's what that looks like and what you can do as a non-anxious leader.

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When the Family Tightens Up - by Kathleen Smith

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Grandparents often interfere with the parenting by their own adult children. Understanding these five mistakes from a family systems perspective can help you grow as a non-anxious leader.

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5 common mistakes grandparents make, according to a pediatrician by Perri Klass, MD

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Knowing the characteristics of a chronically anxious system, as well as the principles of leadership through self-differentiation makes all the difference.

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⁠A Failure of Nerve, Revised Edition: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix⁠ by Edwin Friedman

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Edwin Friedman's last book, A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix, challenges us to lead differently. Here's how.

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A Failure of Nerve, Revised Edition: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix by Edwin Friedman

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Whether you're a parent, pastor or president, favoritism is unhealthy. Here's the research behind it and four things you can do to interrupt the pattern.

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Do Parents Have Favorite Children? Of Course They Do. - The New York Times

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Self-differentiated leaders take responsibility for themselves (and no one else). This will increase self-discipline in a way that helps you in all aspects of life. Here are three strategies to help you do this.

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Why this type of self-discipline will make you a better leader by Jody Michael

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Edge cases don't happen often, but they are predictable. This episode unpacks what that looks like and offers five steps to help you grow as a non-anxious presence.

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Why the Best Communicators Prepare for the Edge Cases - Matt Norman

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This episode covers a systematic way to improve your life on a regular basis.

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Episode 311: The Year End Review (with a Family Systems Take - Rebroadcast)

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