Category Archives: personal growth

On personal growth and development.

Ten Toxic Leadership Types

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Israel Galindo

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!

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Israel Galindo

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

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Israel Galindo

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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Seven Moral Imperatives of Bowen Family Systems Theory

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Israel Galindo

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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A Family Genogram Workbook: Tenth printing!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Israel Galindo

We have just received the delivery of the tenth printing of A Family Genogram Workbook by Galindo, Boomer, and Reagan. We’re pleased with its success (and its steady sales!). We have a few on hand that qualify for discounts, so … Continue reading →

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The persistant power of the past

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Israel Galindo

Lately I’ve had occasion to appreciate again the power of the past to influence the present. What is amazing to me is how much that influence operates below people’s awareness, and how powerful that influence is on systemic homeostasis and … Continue reading →

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Authentic Spirituality

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Israel Galindo

A review of Barry Callen’s book, Authentic Spirituality, at the Along the Journey blogsite. “… beyond dead orthodoxy to the authentic Christian faith of the heart…”

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Ghost hunters and exorcists: Leaders and secrets in the system

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Israel Galindo

Do you have ghosts in your system that go bump in the night? Thoughts on leaders as ghost hunters and exorcists at the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog site.

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11 Leadership Secrets of Effective Deans

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Israel Galindo

Eleven leadership secrets of effective deans at the Wabash Center blog for theological school deans (with apologies to August Turak).

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Rick asks about differentiation and finding a mate

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Israel Galindo

Rick has been asking systems questions again lately. It may be time to start another compilation… < > This is an intriguing topic. I’m not sure that it is always interpreted correctly. As with many concepts in Bowen Systems Theory, … Continue reading →

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