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10/13/2026

The best teachers keep learning too.

Jamaal Jones of Jones Health Law explains why teaching is his “happy place” and how being in the classroom helps him stay current, sharpen his skills and keep learning in a rapidly changing area of law.

From healthcare regulation to AI, the landscape keeps evolving.

Hear the full conversation on The Generationality of Work.

🎧 Link in bio, or search “The Generationality of Work” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

10/07/2026

Mentorship isn’t just top-down.

Jamaal Jones of Jones Health Law explains why learning should move in every direction and why being together in the same space can create organic opportunities for ideas, feedback and collaboration.

At his firm, monthly roundtables give everyone a voice.

Hear the full conversation on The Generationality of Work.

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10/05/2026

Young attorneys need more than assignments. They need exposure.

Jamaal Jones of Jones Health Law gives interns the opportunity to sit in meetings, attend networking events, write and see firsthand what practicing law actually looks like.

Those experiences build skills. But just as importantly, they build confidence.

Hear the full conversation on The Generationality of Work.

🎧 Link in bio, or search “The Generationality of Work” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

09/15/2026

Not everything you’re good at is something you should still be doing.

Gordon Coyle, Principal & Chief Risk Architect at The Coyle Group, explains the concept of “unique ability.”

The work that gives you energy, creates the most value and is uniquely suited to you.

For entrepreneurs, growth often means learning to let go of everything else.

Hear the full conversation on The Generationality of Work.

🎧 Link in bio, or search “The Generationality of Work” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

09/10/2026

Big growth usually requires big changes. And fear is often what gets in the way.

Gordon Coyle, Principal & Chief Risk Architect at The Coyle Group, explains how concerns about losing control, overspending, overstaffing and making the wrong move can keep entrepreneurs from transforming their businesses.

If you want a different outcome, you may have to operate differently.

Hear the full conversation on The Generationality of Work.

🎧 Link in bio, or search “The Generationality of Work” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

09/08/2026

Start with the goal. Then work backwards.

Gordon Coyle, Principal & Chief Risk Architect at The Coyle Group, explains why achieving an ambitious business goal means identifying the systems you need to change, and the leader you need to become, to make it possible.

Big transformation rarely comes from simply doing more of what you’re already doing.

Hear the full conversation on The Generationality of Work.

🎧 Link in bio, or search “The Generationality of Work” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

09/01/2026

Not every important career lesson comes from a training manual.

Aaron Strauss, Managing Partner at A.Y. Strauss LLC, explains why observation can be one of the most powerful teachers, especially for younger attorneys learning how experienced professionals communicate with clients, lead teams and build trust.

The technical side of the job can be learned. The interpersonal side is often absorbed by watching great people do it well.

Hear the full conversation on The Generationality of Work.

🎧 Link in bio, or search “The Generationality of Work” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

08/26/2026

Trust isn’t built through titles or slogans. It’s built through behavior.

Aaron Strauss, Managing Partner at A.Y. Strauss LLC, discusses how integrity, doing the right thing even when no one is watching, can create a network of trust that spreads throughout an organization.

Those are also the people you want to hire, develop and empower as cultural ambassadors.

Hear the full conversation on The Generationality of Work.

🎧 Link in bio, or search “The Generationality of Work” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

08/24/2026

Give talented people real responsibility. And the right support around them.

Aaron Strauss, Managing Partner at A.Y. Strauss LLC, shares how meaningful exposure, mentorship and guidance can help junior lawyers develop faster and become stronger contributors to a firm.

It’s not about throwing someone into the deep end. It’s about giving them the opportunity to grow while making sure experienced leaders are there to guide them.

Hear the full conversation on The Generationality of Work.

🎧 Link in bio, or search “The Generationality of Work” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

08/20/2026

Criticizing others is easy.

Working on yourself is harder and far more valuable.

Being successful in your individual role does not automatically mean you know how to run an entire firm or company. Real influence comes from developing your skills, building credibility and doing the work required to create change.

Focus on becoming the best you can be at what you do.

That is how meaningful change begins.

At J. Sheppard Associates, we help firms and companies turn generational friction into organizational strength.

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