by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Attitudes and Mindset, Community Building |
Facts are bite size pieces of reality. There is no such thing as an “alternative fact.” If you start to believe there are alternate realities, it will make you crazy because there is nothing you can depend on. 2 + 2 equals 4. The sun rose this morning. You...
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 | Community Building, Social Media |
Last week several of us launched a social media driven fundraiser for our friend and colleague Jamie Showkeir who is courageously facing ALS. In just one week we sailed past our goal and raised over $60,000! I am thrilled for my friend, and it has reaffirmed my belief...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Community Building, Social Media |
Last spring my good friend and fellow Berrett-Koehler author Jamie Showkeir received the nightmare diagnosis of ALS. By summer, he needed the support of a cane. By fall his legs no longer supported him. Today he has only 20% use of his arms, cannot feed himself, and...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Community Building, Purpose, Vision and Strategy |
Is it possible to earn a living, have fun and make a difference in the world? Jocelyn Jackson and Keri Keifer have figured out how. Their business Grace Hearth might be considered a catering company – they cater all sizes of events, from weddings and meetings to small...
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...
