Step Into the Conversation: A Generation IQ Roundtable

Settling the Ball – Finding Our Footing Across Generations

Before a soccer player can make their next move, they have to settle the ball—

bring it under control, find their footing, and only then decide where to go.

Brené Brown uses that same metaphor to describe courageous leadership:

pausing long enough to get grounded before reacting.

This month’s Generation IQ Roundtable invites us to explore what that looks like when generational perspectives collide.

How do we steady ourselves—and each other—so that we respond with clarity instead of frustration?
How do we pause long enough to lead with understanding, not urgency?

Whether you’re navigating fast-moving change, mentoring across age groups,

or learning to slow down before you speak up—this session is for you.

Let’s move from reaction to reflection.
From frustration to focus.
From generational tension to teamwork.

Why This Conversation Matters

In today’s workplaces, speed and pressure often win out over patience and perspective.
But leadership that lasts comes from learning to pause—especially when perspectives differ.

- Seasoned leaders may feel rushed to decide before all voices are heard.

- Emerging professionals may hesitate to speak up, unsure when it’s their turn to “take the ball.”

- Teams lose momentum when tension leads to silence—or to hasty conclusions.

This Roundtable is about finding our footing again—together.
Because when we pause to “settle the ball,” we create space for clarity, empathy, and connection across generations.

What You’ll Gain from This Roundtable

⚽ A Grounding Framework for Leadership
– Learn how to “settle the ball” in moments of generational tension before moving forward.

💬 Practical Pause Points
– Explore real-life strategies to slow down, get curious, and respond instead of react.

🌿 Habits That Model Calm and Respect
– Discover how small, intentional behaviors can reshape team culture across age groups.

🔥 Stories That Inspire Better Play
– Hear how leaders are finding balance and clarity amid fast-paced change.