Keep Calm – A Failure of Self-Regulation

Faithwalking English · Jul 16, 2026 · 15m

In this episode Ken shares wisdom about the consequences of a lack of self-regulation from Edwin Friedman and his book "A Failure of Nerve." Friedman writes about the impact not only on individual relationships but also on organizations, stating that organizations lacking self-regulation will be "perpetually invading the space of their neighbors." He says that organisms like this "cannot learn from their experiences," so they cannot be reasoned with. Ken shares wisdom about how to engage with people who can't self-regulate and explains why it is so important for leaders to prioritize their…