Leaders-First Leadership and the 9 Touchstones with Jes Deshields

Leaders-First Leadership and the 9 Touchstones with Jes Deshields 
Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast by Chris Comeaux; 2/12/25 
Jes DeShields, founder of Crescent Leadership, discusses her leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery, personal stories, and sustainable growth.  She introduces the concept of 'crescendo' in leadership development, which occurs when the journey builds to a key pivot point or impact point. The discussion also covers the significance of integrity in leadership, the balance between confidence and self-reflection, and the leader-first leadership model, which prioritizes leader growth to foster effective organizational change. Then, it delves into the nine touchstones of effective leadership, which are the title of Jes’ book, 9 Leader Touchstones.