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Fearless Creative Leadership

Ep 242: DeEtta Jones of DeEtta Jones & Associates - "The Quiet Leader"

Nov 17, 2023
DeEtta Jones, founder of a leading EDI consultancy, discusses the changing nature of leadership and the importance of self-understanding. They explore childhood influences on creativity, the impact of nature versus nurture, and the challenges of implementing inclusive practices. The podcast emphasizes the need for empathy, resilience, and personal values in leadership.
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  • Great leaders prioritize self-awareness and clarity about their values as the foundation of their leadership, before attempting to shape others.
  • Modern leadership involves being strategic, resilient, and culturally competent, adapting to shifting cultural norms and practices.

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The Quiet Work of Great Leadership

Great leaders spend more time being quiet and introspective, thinking about who they are and how they want to show up in the world. This personal reflection and self-understanding form the foundation of great leadership, allowing leaders to make adjustments and align their actions with their values. Leadership is evolving, challenging traditional notions of standing in front of a group and selling a vision. It now requires leaders to prioritize self-awareness and clarity about what matters to them before attempting to shape others. Successful leadership in the modern world involves being strategic, having resilience, and being culturally competent, recognizing that culture is shifting significantly.

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