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Chris Cowan, EdD., MDiv.
Chris Cowan, EdD., MDiv.

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12 NEW Empowering Phrases for Clearer Communication

Language Both Reflects and Reinforces Power Relationships

Dec 9, 2024
12 NEW Empowering Phrases for Clearer Communication
12 NEW Empowering Phrases for Clearer Communication
Dec 9, 2024

Self-Management Guideline #7: “If You Don’t Need an Explicit Agreement, Don’t Artificially Pursue…

Unnecessary Structures Can Cause Harm

Dec 2, 2024
Self-Management Guideline #7: “If You Don’t Need an Explicit Agreement, Don’t Artificially Pursue…
Self-Management Guideline #7: “If You Don’t Need an Explicit Agreement, Don’t Artificially Pursue…
Dec 2, 2024

Relax. Nothing is Under Control.

Surrender is a Strategy

Nov 25, 2024
Relax. Nothing is Under Control.
Relax. Nothing is Under Control.
Nov 25, 2024

Descriptive vs Prescriptive Expectations

Don’t Confuse Observations for Obligations in Your Close Relationships

Nov 18, 2024
Descriptive vs Prescriptive Expectations
Descriptive vs Prescriptive Expectations
Nov 18, 2024

Encouraging vs Empowering Words

A Short Post I Encourage You to Read (You can do it!!)

Nov 11, 2024
Encouraging vs Empowering Words
Encouraging vs Empowering Words
Nov 11, 2024

The Necessary Drift Towards Explicitness

And Why We (Understandably) Resist It

Nov 4, 2024
The Necessary Drift Towards Explicitness
The Necessary Drift Towards Explicitness
Nov 4, 2024

Share Your Intent: How to Get Things Done Without Pissing People Off

Working with other people is hard. Some people move too fast. Some are too slow. Some want to be involved in everything. Some are passively…

Oct 28, 2024
Share Your Intent: How to Get Things Done Without Pissing People Off
Share Your Intent: How to Get Things Done Without Pissing People Off
Oct 28, 2024

Don’t Assume a Healthy Relationship Requires Equal Power

Ignoring a Power Differential Doesn’t Make it Go Away

Oct 21, 2024
Don’t Assume a Healthy Relationship Requires Equal Power
Don’t Assume a Healthy Relationship Requires Equal Power
Oct 21, 2024

Radical Values vs Regular Values

How to Use Your Values Wisely (Not Just Intelligently)

Oct 14, 2024
Radical Values vs Regular Values
Radical Values vs Regular Values
Oct 14, 2024

Introducing “Expathy:” The Integration of Empathy and Apathy

A New Word for a Distinct Way of Caring

Oct 7, 2024
Introducing “Expathy:” The Integration of Empathy and Apathy
Introducing “Expathy:” The Integration of Empathy and Apathy
Oct 7, 2024
Chris Cowan, EdD., MDiv.

Chris Cowan, EdD., MDiv.

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I write about self-management, leadership, and Holacracy®

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