Category Archives: bowen family systems theory

Five personal resources for leadership

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Israel Galindo

Purists of Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST) tend to eschew all notions or frameworks of individualistic perspectives to therapy or interpreting families or organizations (like “personality type” or “traits” schemas). They prefer a consistent “systemic” approach that focuses on the … Continue reading →

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Five ways to become a popular leader

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Israel Galindo

Every once in a while I need to challenge someone by asking, “Do you want to be liked or do you want to be effective?” In one sense it’s a false choice, but in another sense, leaders often will have … Continue reading →

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Differentiation of self

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Israel Galindo

I recently received an e-mail from a friend who is doing self work. He asked: I was just wondering if you thought attaining a higher level of differentiation of self lends itself to becoming better able to manage or not … Continue reading →

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Bringing about organizational change

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Israel Galindo

Bringing about organizational change isn’t rocket science, but it’s not easy either. Those who step into a leadership position that requires engaging in institutional and organizational development in effect and by default will need to bring about changes on several … Continue reading →

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Five concepts of leadership

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Israel Galindo

I’m delivering another presentation on leadership this week. Sometimes an invitation to speak comes with the requirement to follow the theme of the conference or event. That’s a hit-or-miss prospect. I thought we were gratefully past the millennial-themed emphasis (leadership … Continue reading →

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Where does empathy reside?

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Israel Galindo

Christian psychologist and therapist Wayne E. Oates wrote, “Two tuning forks that are alike will pick up each other’s vibrations. Persons are prone to imitate people they like. Therefore, change can be created in another person by stimulating the desire … Continue reading →

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How to Handle a Dysfunctional Staff Colleague

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Israel Galindo

I’ve had a string of conversations recently with supervisors related to troubling staff. Few things seem as frustrating as working with underfunctioning or incompetent staff persons. Ironically, the overwhelming feeling by supervisors is one of powerlessness in the face of … Continue reading →

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Can you stop sabotage?

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Israel Galindo

I received a cryptic e-mail from a friend recently. She’s less than a year into a new church staff position. In her e-mail she asked the question, “Can you stop sabotage?” She didn’t go into details, but obviously, something’s going … Continue reading →

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Feeling like a skunk lately?

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Israel Galindo

I just learned that my friend Susannah Smith will soon have her website blog up and running. I’m looking forward to her blog. Currently she sends out a monthly reflection via email titled “Inspirited Leadership: A monthly reflection for religious/spiritual … Continue reading →

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Systems Misunderstandings (Part 2)

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Israel Galindo

In yesterday’s blog entry we shared the first three common misundertandings of Bowen Family Systems Theory (BSFST). Here is Part 2 of yesterday’s “Systems Misunderstanding.”

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