Next Generation Leadership

As a leader, your days are filled with juggling various tasks, managing teams, making strategic decisions, and pushing your limits to reach your goals. It’s a rewarding role, but it's also grueling. As you strive to be the best leader you can be, the concept of self-care might seem incongruous - or even selfish - in a role that demands such extensive focus on others. But here's a truth that can...

In the middle of a cold front sweeping across much of the U.S., I welcome a warm morning breeze, wearing a lovely linen robe Michael bought for me at a pop-up stand on the beach, reading glasses from a trip to Tokyo, and sipping coffee brought to us by friends from Colombia. My life is busy and hectic, but free from worries about where my next meal will come from, whether or not I can afford to...

National Woman’s History Alliance named Women’s History Month 2024 “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.” May I humbly say, it’s about damn time! 😂 The month of March is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the tremendous contributions women have made to furthering EDI. Of course, we encourage you to go beyond just this month and look further, to really get curious about...

“Dear Jehovah, give his burden to me. I can carry it. I am strong. Please, allow me to have it,” I heard myself whispering a bit too loud, likely audible to the EMT next to me. “It’s ok,” I thought, “I’m sure he’s used to wailing mothers. He understands.” From the back of the ambulance, I held Shiloh’s hand, gently but firmly, and continued my prayers. Less than 30 minutes before, I was crouching...

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.”

Join DeEtta as she talks about one of her heroes and historical icon Malcolm X, the relevance of Black History for everyone, and why it's important to include "Black History" under the broader scope of “History."

In a world inundated with communication, the essence of true connection often eludes us. While we're sharing more than ever, the richness of effective communication gets lost without the human nuances of voice, tone, and body language. In this post, we'll delve into the necessary ingredients for good communication and explore how mastering the art of constructivist listening can transform your...

For the life of me, I couldn’t find that damn tooth. Where could it have gone? The mob descended on us, on him, exactly where I was standing. I can’t believe I lost his tooth. It’s always felt like my fault. I’m clearly too Black to be with a white guy. Don’t you know your place, your lane? I’m clearly too white, with my blond-haired, blue-eyed mom and dad who marries white women. You talk like...

Last week I attended ColorComm, a conference for women of color in communications. It was hosted in the glamorous Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne, FL. I was surrounded by breathtaking women from a variety of communications-related roles and representing organizations from McDonald’s and BET to Edelman and elected officials (can’t imagine being an elected official in Florida right now!). Presidents, ...

Managing group dynamics is part science, part art – and a lot of attention to detail for the facilitator. “Creating space,” “encouraging engagement,” and “being accountable” are all tall orders, especially for most group leaders, who aren’t trained facilitators but have responsibility for helping the groups they work with function effectively and inclusively.Norms are agreements established at...