Exploring with Purpose (2) with Dr. Jonathan Reams

Send us a text Jonathan Reams, PhD, is currently doing action research projects exploring how to scale micro-skill development for habituating core leadership practices. He approaches this work drawing on experiences from holding a position at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) from 2007 until 2024, serving as editor-in-chief of Integral Review from 2005 to 2023, and being chief creative officer at the Center for Transformative Leadership and Adeptify. A  Few Quotes From This Episode"Leadership isn’t about position—it’s about behavior in the moment.”“We need proprioception of thought—awareness of our thinking as it arises.”“The feeling of being time-starved is an interpretation, not a fact.”“It’s not about a thousand skills to master; it’s about cultivating processes for clean thinking and wise action.” Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeArticle: Amal and Berndt’s paper on the knowing–doing gapCenter for Creative Leadership’s DAC modelDynamic Skill Theory – Kurt FischerDavid Bohm’s work on the proprioception of thoughtDavid Wagoner’s poem LostBook: BJ Fogg’s Tiny HabitsBook: James Clear’s Atomic HabitsBook: Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey’s Immunity to ChangeBook: Daniel Coyle’s The Talent Code About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025! About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersBlog My Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website.