There are five motivations that seem to be particularly salient with regard to Generativity Four. These motivations, in turn, lead to what we have identified as “quiet leadership.”

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 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 an unanticipated and important finding about generativity and served as the primary motivator for us to prepare this book on deep caring. We …

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 …

Gary Quehl and William Bergquist In preparing most of our essays in Caring Deeply, we have turned to our own research findings about Generativity Two, relying primarily on the 100 interviews that we conducted with Emerging and Senior Sage leaders in Western Nevada County California. In later essay, we will review some of the analyses that have already been done …

n this essay we explore two other ways in which generativity one continues to play an important role: (1) as leader of an organization and (2) as grandparent.

The first role of generativity not only doesn't go away; it provides many of us with an opportunity to "do it better" as we grow older.

Typically, there are two major questions that face any person or couple when they have begun to raise children or begin a mutual project.