by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Attitudes and Mindset, Picture of the Future, Vision and Strategy |
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...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Leadership, Picture of the Future, Purpose, Values, Vision and Strategy |
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...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Picture of the Future, Purpose, Values, Vision and Strategy |
. . . .. .. What makes a vision work? Why do some visions galvanize people toward great achievement while others cause your eyes to glaze over? What all great visions have in common is they provide an answer to these three questions: 1) Destination: Where are we...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Communication, Personal Effectiveness, Picture of the Future, Purpose, Values, Vision and Strategy |
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...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Attitudes and Mindset, Picture of the Future, Team Effectiveness, Vision and Strategy |
Once your team has created a shared vision, the next step is to assess your current situation. It’s important to have an honest and open discussion about what supports achieving your vision and what impedes you – what’s working and what’s not. This step anchors...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Attitudes and Mindset, Personal Effectiveness, Picture of the Future, Purpose, Values, Vision and Strategy |
Why hasn’t my life turned out the way I planned? Twice in one week I heard this exact same question. Both times I was surprised because each woman seemed quite accomplished. Michelle’s warm personality and infectious laugh attracts a lot of friends. She has a...
