Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D. Exploring with Purpose with Dr. Jonathan Reams
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Oct 8, 2025 Jonathan Reams, a leadership researcher and former chief creative officer at the Center for Transformative Leadership, shares insights on developing leadership skills. He emphasizes the importance of internal processes in leadership, suggesting that resilience is about expanding capacity rather than bouncing back. Jonathan challenges traditional training methods, advocating for a shift from content to process-based learning. He also highlights the significance of self-awareness and reflective practices in cultivating effective leadership.
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Gym Epiphany Sparked This Conversation
- Jonathan got inspired by an episode on the knowing–doing gap while listening at the gym.
- That led him to experiment with scaling micro-skill development and reach out to Scott.
Training Transfer Fails For Complex Leadership
- Leadership training often fails because it assumes behavioral transfer works like motor skills learning.
- Complex leadership requires internal, sensory and contextual skills that simple training won't reliably transfer.
Leaders Create The Weather
- Leaders' internal states shape group responses more than their words.
- Energy and emotional coherence signal first and filter any message that follows.
