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 | Attitudes and Mindset, Leadership |
During a break in the meeting, Dan pulled me aside and whispered, “No more ‘p’ words, please.” “What are ‘p’ words?” I asked. “You know,” he replied, “Words like process, perspective and paradigm.” Dan is results-driven. There were way too many “p” words...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Leadership |
I had the honor of being invited to guest host the India HR Twitter Chat this past week, with two of my favorite leadership experts Tanmay Vora and Tanvi Guatam. The #IndiaHRChat is attended by many experienced business leaders and HR professionals who tackle meaty...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Team Effectiveness |
Victor’s team had recently delivered a couple of large projects, and he was pleased with their performance. But there was feedback that they were feeling burned out, and two people had recently requested transfers. When I suggested creating a Team Charter, he...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Attitudes and Mindset, Personal Effectiveness |
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – This popular quote is attributed to Peter Drucker. But what does it really mean? Do you muscle your way into the future, constructing your life as though it’s a project? If you try to do...
