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Jesse Lyn Stoner

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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The Process is as Important as the Product: 7 Tips to Manage Both

Before You Charge Into Battle, Make Sure the Troops Are Behind You

Imagine leading the charge into battle and at the crest of the hill, turning around and discovering there are no troops behind you. This was the situation the leaders of Southern New England Telephone Company (SNET) faced in 1994 when Connecticut deregulated the local market.

SNET had been thrown into uncharted waters as . . . → Read More: The Process is as Important as the Product: 7 Tips to Manage Both

5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Identifying Team Values

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Someone on the leadership team suggested it would be a good idea to identify our values. The regular agenda for the leadership team meetings was already jam-packed, and no one had time for an extra meeting to do this work, so the task was assigned to a . . . → Read More: 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Identifying Team Values

Collaborate or Do It Alone? 3 Guidelines to Decide

“I think collaboration can be a good idea and I probably should involve others more in decision-making. But it really slows things down. I can’t involve people in every little detail or we’ll never get anything done around here,” Jim remarked, waiting for my response.

Jim’s natural style was just do it and until . . . → Read More: Collaborate or Do It Alone? 3 Guidelines to Decide