S1:E15 - Team Dynamics: Differentiated Leadership

In part 3 of their series on team dynamics, Ryan and Steve continue to explore the family systems perspective on group behavior. This episode focuses on the concept of differentiation of self that was pioneered by Murray Bowen. Ryan and Steve lay out some core principles related to gaining more emotional freedom in your relationship as well as share approaches to increase your own levels of differentiation or individuation so that you can be more effective in working with people and teams. Key topics of this episode: - why systems have a drive to reinforce the status quo - the importance of being triggered and seduced by system dynamics - how feedback can help get you unstuck - reflection exercises to reduce your emotional reactions and be more intentional with your behaviors and work with people