Next Generation Leadership

1. Perspective-Taking When we take the perspective of another person, our brains engage what is described as the "mentalizing" network. This network is engaged when we search for new alternatives or deviate from routines, provoking selection of options we typically wouldn’t take into consideration. With this in mind, perspective-taking is the perfect way to begin examining, unpacking, and...

By DeEtta Jones For people keen on maintaining relevance and thriving in the ever-changing world of work, the prioritization of lifelong learning is undeniable. On the other hand, most of us are pretty busy. Our discretionary time is limited, and increasingly we are choosing more balance in our lives. Recognizing these factors, a cohort learning experience might be the right fit for you and your...

By DeEtta Jones For months, I’ve been wrestling with my productivity levels. I haven’t felt inspired, haven’t been able to get as much actually done as I need or want to, and I know I have within me. It’s not for lack of ideas swirling around between my ears; if anything, the internal noise has likely been the culprit! Lately, I have been ingesting all the noise of the world in big gulps....

Last week one of our team members was in conversation with a client and the client wished out loud, “We have a sudden influx of requests by our senior managers for executive coaching. We didn’t see this coming and now we are scrambling to find a solution.” We immediately responded, “We offer that and would be honored to help out.” They were surprised and pleased. And we were surprised, too. Why...

By Paula R. Jenkins and DeEtta Jones The trials of the past several years have allowed for learning and growth, yet they have also highlighted places where long-lived bias exists. Though bias is heavily discussed–seemingly everywhere and constantly–a lot of misconceptions continue to exist. A Psychology Today article defines bias as "a tendency, inclination, or prejudice toward or against...