Tag Archives: Bowen systems theory

If a leader’s job is not to bring about change, then what’s a leader good for?

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Israel Galindo

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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Why you can’t fix some church committees

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Israel Galindo

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

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Israel Galindo

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

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Israel Galindo

Pondering the five common prejudices of congregational leaders at the Perspectives on Congregational Leaders blog site. .

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Best workshop summary ever…

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Israel Galindo

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

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Israel Galindo

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

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Israel Galindo

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

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Israel Galindo

The current issue of the Leadership in Ministry Workshops newsletters is now available. In this issue:

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How could they act that way?

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Israel Galindo

Times of high anxiety tend to bring out reactivity. There’s no question we’re living in anxious times, and the increase in consultation phone calls from leaders dealing with staff and employee issues only confirms the obvious. I’m getting an increase … Continue reading →

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Back to basics: The Triangle 7

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Israel Galindo

We continue the series on basic concepts in Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST). Today’s question: Does “thinking triangles” make leadership easier?

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