In Too Deep Creating new patterns for learning and leading | Episode 14
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May 7, 2025 
Jessica Kiessel is an artist, facilitator, and strategist who empowers leaders and organizations to embrace adaptive learning. They dive into how personal experiences shaped Jessica's shift toward a complexity-aware approach. The discussion reveals how open communication and authentic relationships can transform leadership and learning environments. Jessica highlights the need for clarity and trust within systems mapping and emphasizes creating supportive spaces for growth. Tune in to get inspired by new patterns that can reshape your organizational journey.
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From Service to Mutual Learning
- Jessica Kiessel shares a story about shifting her role from serving others to mutual learning relationships.
- This change transformed dynamics into partnerships supporting each other's growth and learning.
Learning Requires Relevant Change
- Learning only happens when new knowledge leads to different actions and results.
- Mandated learning often fails because it disconnects from what people find most relevant and pressing.
Create Reflective Learning Spaces
- Make your assumptions explicit without judgment to uncover opportunities to broaden perspectives.
- Create reflective spaces regularly and slow down to allow meaningful learning and shared understanding.
