Jesse Lyn Stoner As 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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Full Steam Ahead! Unleash the Power of Vision!
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Posted on February 19th, 2012 |
In Full Steam Ahead! Unleash the Power of Vision, we provide this definition of vision:
“Vision is knowing who you are, where you’re going, and what will guide the journey.” – Ken Blanchard and Jesse Lyn Stoner
A much earlier definition I wrote is quoted by Zig Ziglar in Over the Top:
. . . → Read More: Characteristics of an Effective Vision: Create a DRIVING Vision
Posted on December 13th, 2011 |
Have you ever been part of a team that magically came together? -where everyone thoroughly enjoyed being part of the team, worked together in synchronicity, and where you were really proud of what you accomplished?
Over the years when I ask this question, I hear people share their experiences in all kinds of settings: . . . → Read More: Before You Decide Vision Is Passé: 8 Reasons Why Vision Matters
Posted on November 22nd, 2011 |
“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
Posted on November 5th, 2011 |
It’s cold here. It’s been a week since we lost electric power in the small towns of central Connecticut. Last Saturday we were caught by a freak storm that dumped eight inches of heavy wet snow. The beautiful trees, still sporting their fall foliage, held the heavy snow on their leafy branches until they . . . → Read More: What Really Happened When the Lights Went Out
Posted on October 23rd, 2011 |
Today’s post is a guest post by Mark Goulston, M.D. This article first appeared in the Los Angeles Times, distributed by Tribune Media Services. Dr. Goulston is a business psychiatrist, executive coach and author of Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone. Follow him on Twitter @MarkGoulston
. . . → Read More: Seeing is Achieving
Posted on October 4th, 2011 |
Here’s a question I have been mulling over for awhile. I don’t have the answer and am hoping your responses will help provide some clarity.
In the 1980’s and 90’s there was great interest in the topic of vision. Countless books, articles, and studies addressed the topic.
However, in this current decade, I’ve noticed a . . . → Read More: What Happened to Vision? Your Thoughts?
Posted on September 18th, 2011 |
How long should your vision statement be?
The answer: Long enough.
Long enough to evoke a noble sense of purpose, provide a call to action, and describe a clear picture of your destination.
These four vision statements work because they condense a lot of information into an inspiring statement that is quickly understood by . . . → Read More: Vision Statements That Work: The Long and Short of It
Posted on September 12th, 2011 |
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What makes a vision statement work? Why do some vision statements galvanize people toward great achievement while others cause your eyes to glaze over?
What all great vision statements have in common is they provide an answer to these three questions:
1) Destination: Where are we going?
. . . → Read More: The Key to Vision Statements That Work
Posted on August 8th, 2011 |
Today’s children live in a world where stress and pressure comes at them from countless sources – from peers, teachers, and coaches to the media that paints a picture of unattainable perfection, parents who want the best but sometimes push too hard, and a world that that can seem painfully harsh.
In their own . . . → Read More: How the Power of Vision Can Help Your Family & 4 Tips to Create One
Posted on August 1st, 2011 |
In 1975, Terry Fox, was awarded Athlete of the Year his senior year in his British Columbia, Canada high school. A few months after graduation, he discovered he had a malignant tumor. His leg was amputated four days later.
The night before his operation, he read a magazine article about an amputee who ran . . . → Read More: When You’re Thrown Off Course…
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