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Jesse Lyn StonerAs a business consultant, author and executive, I have worked closely with leaders for 25 years helping create engaged workplaces that make positive impact on the world. I hope my blog is helpful for those who want to make a contribution, as a leader at work, in your community, in your family, or in your own life.

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8 Leadership Skills Essential for Success in the Future

I don’t need a crystal ball to see what will be required of leaders in the future. All I need to do is look around.

Most of the companies I work with these days are multi-national – not because I am changing, but because companies are changing. They are expanding, becoming larger and more . . . → Read More: 8 Leadership Skills Essential for Success in the Future

5 Important Leadership Lessons You Learned in Kindergarten

Leadership is about going somewhere. Whether you are facing challenges as a result of changes in the economy, new opportunities because of advances in technology, or already have a good idea you want to implement, these five lessons can make the difference between a successful outcome and a false start. The good news is: . . . → Read More: 5 Important Leadership Lessons You Learned in Kindergarten

What If You Changed and No One Noticed?

Have you ever tried changing a behavior and no one noticed you were different? It’s not uncommon.

Jim was a “hands-on boss.” He had high standards and his team performed well. However, they depended on him for almost all decisions, and as a result he worked long hours and on weekends. The eye-opener came . . . → Read More: What If You Changed and No One Noticed?

Manage the Mid-Space or Your Vision Will Fail

“Our company had a big meeting a few weeks ago where the president laid out his vision. It means big changes and a lot of us were skeptical about it. But I have to say that by the end of his presentation, he had us all sold. It was pretty impressive.”

Frank had introduced . . . → Read More: Manage the Mid-Space or Your Vision Will Fail

7 Tips For Sharing Your Vision With Your Team

The head of HR explained to me, “My team provides great customer service. Whatever a business leader asks for, they knock themselves out to provide it quickly and with quality.

“But I think we need to change to a consultative approach. When we get a request, we should ask about the problem and then . . . → Read More: 7 Tips For Sharing Your Vision With Your Team

When Leaders Don't Lead

“The senior leaders have no vision,” he said glumly, as an explanation for his company’s problems.

I had heard this many times during my interviews of key employees at the company.  It was the end of my last interview.  I set my pen down and asked the question I had wondered about all day. . . . → Read More: When Leaders Don’t Lead