by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Attitudes and Mindset, Community Building, Personal Effectiveness |
Are you fatigued and disheartened by the current amount of polarization in the world today? Are you frustrated with leadership that divides instead of unites? Instead of wishing someone would do something about it and feeling helpless, focus on the place you have the...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Communication |
We had not discussed politics since the election, treading warily with each other, neither of us wanting to trigger an unpleasant scene. But tension was just under the surface and seeping out in other forms. Since the US presidential election, many people have...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Communication |
My friend Jake said, “When someone tells me about a problem, I used to try to help them solve it. But I’ve learned that simply listening can be more helpful than the best advice I might give.” Jake is not alone. Many of us equate listening with problem-solving, and we...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Collaboration, Community Building |
Polarization keeps us apart, disconnected. Polarization keeps us from finding creative solutions that benefit all. There is no winning in polarization. There is only “win-lose.” Leadership is about bringing people together, unifying around a common vision. It...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Community Building |
I am hopeful for our planet. I believe we have the capacity for unity and great goodness. I am disturbed by the animosity, anxiety, and polarization surrounding the 2012 elections here in the United States. This election is not about a cause that people care deeply...