Next Generation Leadership

My mentor Barb walked to work, community and social events. When in need of wheels, she rode her bicycle or asked friends for a ride. She chose not to buy a car because she believed every car not on the road helped the planet. On her backpack was a sticker that read, “Live simply that others may simply live.”

"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.."

As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the relationships that have shaped our journey. To our clients—trusted partners, inspiring leaders, and champions of growth—thank you for allowing us to be part of your story. Your dedication to building inclusive, thriving workplaces fuels everything we do.

Next week is a big week, a week that is finally ending a long, drawn out, and painful political circus that will determine the next President of the United States. As my Daddy would say, “If I were willing to bet a nickel…” next week is just another chapter in this messy book. Not the end. We are likely moving from one chapter to the next, to what will surely be a bit (or more) of an emotionally...

A key element of human nature is to build. In this episode of the CultureRoad Podcast, Next Gen EDI, DeEtta Jones sheds light on what is to be gained by anchoring ourselves to aspiration - the philosophy that has guided her EDI work for decades.

How do our generational experiences shape our collective beliefs? What agency do you possess in shaping cultural narratives?

In a world filled with so much noise, when and how do you take time to be quiet? To listen, to hear yourself think, to make space for ideas to form? When you listen, whose voice is most impactful for you? The loudest? The most frequent?

Is Critical Race Theory a weapon to support oppressive agendas? In this clip, our CultureRoad™ founder, DeEtta Jones, and Dr. Jerome Offord Jr., Associate University Librarian for Antiracism at Harvard Library, discuss the origins of Critical Race Theory and how its meaning has become distorted over the years.

The world is changing at an incredible rate, and as it does, so do our workspaces. We invite managers to think about intergenerational aspects, new normals, and ways to engage across generations as you redefine your workplace environment.

Recently, I appeared on a podcast by highly regarded coach and strategist, Charles Day. This was a great session especially because we discussed my favorite topic, Leadership. I was equally delighted by Charles’ take-away from our discussion, naming me “DeEtta Jones, “The Quiet Leader.”