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Tag Archives: Bowen systems theory
The persistant power of the past
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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The triangle in the emotional field
Some thoughts on the necessity of interpreting emotional triangles within the context of the emotional field at the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog.
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If a leader’s job is not to bring about change, then what’s a leader good for?
A question from one of my students in the systems theory class results in a new insight for leaders from the Dog Whisperer.
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Tagged BFST, Bowen systems theory, clergy, Israel Galindo, leadership
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Why you can’t fix some church committees
Some thoughts on why you probably will never be able to fix some of your church committees at the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog.
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The Repertoire for self-differentiation
Is there a repertoire for self-differentiation? Maybe so. Check the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog for thoughts on what some experienced leaders do to help move toward differentiation during a crisis.
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Checking your prejudices
Pondering the five common prejudices of congregational leaders at the Perspectives on Congregational Leaders blog site. .
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Best workshop summary ever…
I’m moving blog entries on leadership and BFST to the new blog, Perspectives on Congregational Leadership. Hope you’ll join us there and subscribe. Today’s entry, “Best workshop summary interpretation ever…”
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Utterly shameless self-promotion
The new book, Perspectives on Congregational Leadership: Applying systems thinking for effective leadership has just been released. In sociology the term “positive deviance” identifies the behaviors that bring about effectiveness and success in those situations where something that should not … Continue reading
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Changing others, changing self
A very nervous young bride-to-be was counseled by her pastor on a way to stay focused on getting through the ceremony. “Take it one step at a time,” said the minister, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will only … Continue reading
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Leadership in Ministry Workshops summer newsletter
The current issue of the Leadership in Ministry Workshops newsletters is now available. In this issue:
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