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Do you need to be mature to make commitments or can you make a commitment and then mature? The OverFunctioners delve into this question through the lens of leadership.

Nature versus nurture - the classic debate. This week the OverFunctioners Alex and Zac are moderated by John as they discuss the age old discussion with an emphasis on leadership. Listen in and see who "wins"!

Our perception of the world is largely motivated by our own experiences. When the news seems to consistently have a tragedy to report, what are we to think? In this episode, OverFunctioners Alex, John, and Zac take a look at things through the lense of Systems Theory with a particular focus on anxiety and reactions to it.

Parent and child, supervisor and employee, or regional manager and assistant-to-the-regional manager, we've all been a part of one -down relationships. Dealing with the hierarchy of power can be tough, especially if we feel our voice isn't heard. The OverFunctioners Alex, John, and Zac talk about how they would approach different one-down situations and why they are inherently difficult from both sides.

Have you ever wondered how to think like a leader? OverFunctioners Alex, John, and Zac discuss how they developed a sense of leadership throughout their lives. From Zac being an awkward high schooler to the discussion of how to approach people from a position of leadership, we talk about leadership through the practical lens of our own youthful experiences.

Beginning with a memory of Alex being brought to tears for fallen veterans, the OverFunctioners take a look at Honor. Does Honor exist in modern society? How does honor and leadership interrelate? These questions and more are explored as Alex, John, and Zac explore this particular potential Guiding Principle.

What core beliefs and values do you use to guide your life? Delving into this subconcept of differentiation and leadership, OverFunctioners, Alex, John, and Zac use a business "fable" to center their discussion on the interplay of expectations, communication, and decision making.

If you don't recall - fifth Tuesdays are when OverFunctioners let their brains rumble. In this week's Brumble, Zac and Alex talk about the story behind how they started OverFunctioning Leadership. Silliness and shenanigans - find out more about how it all began!

Listen in to OverFunctioning Leadership as Alex, John, and Zac discuss the 3 different roles in the act of bullying, and its relationship to the concept of Triangles. As high school teachers, Alex and John are well versed on the topic, and might have some unexpected (and unpopular) opinions on how it ought to be handled!

Emotional triangles are the smallest unit of the system of relationships in which we live our lives, but what does that really mean? The guys explain this core concept of Bowen's theory and look at some current social issues.

The holidays are a time of happiness but for many can be a time of sorrow. The guys chat about how to lead those who hurt (including yourself) during such times.

The holidays are in and with it comes family anxiety. The guys give some thoughts about how to lead when "Aunt Rita" is driving the anxiety train.

Last OverFunctioning Leadership Podcast the guys defined self differentiated and now give their thoughts on how to do it. They debate self help literature, delve into becoming a solid self and Alex shares a fable about his congregational adventures.

Self Differentiation is the foundation for leadership development, but what is it? The guys formulate a definition and John shares another one of his fables.

Brumble: a thought that causes the brain to rumble. Zac and Alex discuss why the OverFunctioning Leadership Podcast has an elephant as their logo.

As a leader, how do you govern perfectionism? We discuss some steps to alleviate the anxiety driven from perfectionism and urge listeners to continue to work on self development. In light of the recent news cycle, we also discuss the Las Vegas shooting and how the "why question" is difficult to answer.

A common reaction to any change is sabotage - the system urging things to go back to the way they used to be. We answer the question: How do you manage people who are sabotaging you?

Overfunctioning is a reactive behavior stemming from heightened levels of anxiety. The guys sit down to talk about the name of their podcast and how to navigate overfuntioning as a leader.

How do individuals react in the face of high anxiety? Chronic anxiety breeds reactivity. The guys look into how individuals automatically function (react) with anxiety through theory and examples (personal and societal). Special thanks to Jesse Hufstetler for his music prowess (jetler.audio).

The guys tackle the issue of anxiety and its place in leadership. They give definition, effects and both personal and current (Charlottesville) examples of anxiety. Dive into the uneasiness of anxiety with them and come out with a bit more clarity. Resources: Resilient Leadership - Duggan and Moyer , A Failure of Nerve - Ed Friedman