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Author Archives: Israel Galindo
Homeostasis finds a way
Every move toward change seems to be met with a countermove in the form of resistance, sabotage, entrenchment, confrontation, opposition, passive aggressive strategies, or sheer stubbornness. Experienced leaders never underestimate the power of homeostasis to reestablish systemic equilibrium. Continue reading
How to give an awesome presentation
Anyone can become a very effective presenter—in a classroom or giving a workshop—by applying some basic practices of effective presentations. If you consistently put the following into your repertoire you’ll see immediate positive results in your students or audience.
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Ten Toxic Leadership Types
The measure of successful leadership is how well a group performs, over time, in terms of valued outcomes, or the realization of the organization’s mission. Benjamin J. Inyang considers leadership as process which “involves the use of non-coercive influence to … Continue reading
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Lead like a pirate!
I have a couple of friends who are really into “Talk Like a Pirate Day” (September 19 in case you’re wondering). One dresses up like a pirate for the day (in Johnny Depp “Pirates of the Caribbean” style) and plays … Continue reading
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Family Secrets in Multigenerational Patterns
Family secrets represent complex phenomena that reflect and reinforce multigenerational patterns of functioning. Through the lens of Bowen Family Systems Theory, we understand that these secrets are not simply about hidden information but about the emotional processes that govern family life. Continue reading
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Emotional Integration in Organizations
At the conclusion to a recent presentation on leadership in organizations someone asked, “How would you define emotional integration in an organization?” While I did not use that phrase in my presentation, it was a good question. The term integration … Continue reading
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The Micromanaging Pitfall
The transition from micromanager to effective leader requires conscious effort and sometimes uncomfortable personal growth. But the rewards—a high-performing, innovative team that operates effectively even in the leader’s absence—are well worth the investment. Continue reading
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How To Tell if Trouble is Brewing
If there’s one thing a leader hates the most it may be getting caught by surprise—getting blindsided, waylaid, sideswiped, or caught unprepared. This pitfall sometimes happens because staff or subordinates tend to be hesitant about sharing “bad news” to their … Continue reading
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Seven Moral Imperatives of Bowen Family Systems Theory
A moral imperative is a principle or duty that one feels compelled to follow based on ethical reasoning. It represents an obligation to act in a certain way because it is morally right, regardless of personal convenience or consequences. Continue reading
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Taking a Stand
I thought this was a nicely written piece by Brene’ Brown on Speaking Truth to Bullshit. While the CONTENT is on guns-rights-control—debate, it is the treatment on emotionality, non-critical thinking (ideologies), projection, and b.s. which I find helpful. Substitute the … Continue reading
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