It was our study of Sage leadership in Western Nevada County, California, that led to an unanticipated and important finding about generativity and also served as the primary motivator for us to prepare this series of essays on deep caring.

In this essay, we will expand on that text by investigating the various ways in which Generativity Two is played out in several different relationships.

 The generative motivations that Sage leaders attribute to their civic involvements, and the benefits they receive from them, are closely linked. But benefits possess a different quality than motivations.

Gary Quehl and William Bergquist [Note: The complete book (Caring Deeply: Engaging the Four Roles of Life-Fulfilling Generativity) is available for purchase. Use the following link:  Caring Deeply.] We conclude our exploration of Generativity Four by looking at the balance sheet of the sacrifices and benefits of civic engagement, as well as one likely result of non-involvement: stagnation. We already …

There are five motivations that seem to be particularly salient with regard to Generativity Four. They include altruism, self-interest, achievement, affiliation, and power.

As we have done with the first three generativity roles, we now explore the compelling reasons and rewards for Generativity Four. We approach these reasons from two perspectives. The first perspective is satisfaction which we address in this essay.

Generativity Four involves expanding the space in which one deeply cares. This expanding of space comes in two important forms: (1) increased diversity of civic engagements and (2) movement to a broader perspective regarding how to impact on one's community.

There are a variety of ways in which sage leaders say they help the organizations in which they are primarily engaged in their Generativity Four roles.

Gary Quehl and William Bergquist [Note: The complete book (Caring Deeply: Engaging the Four Roles of Life-Fulfilling Generativity) is available for purchase. Use the following link:  Caring Deeply.] We are now ready to explore the fourth set of generative roles—those that relate to civic engagement. It was our study of Sage leadership in Western Nevada County, California, that led to …

William Bergquist and Gary Quehl This essay is devoted to insights offered by our Sage leaders about Generativity Two, as represented in the processes of mentoring both individuals and organizations. We begin with our leaders’ reflections on their role as mentors. We then expand this perspective by talking about four related roles played by generative leaders: mediator, monitor, motivator, and …