by Jesse Lyn Stoner | High Performing Organizations, Leadership, Purpose, Values |
It used to be unusual for a leader to take a public stand on social issues. The concern was it might be bad for business, and that this is the responsibility of government, not companies. However, the 2020 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals that government is seen as the...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Team Effectiveness, Values |
Values are beliefs about what is fundamentally important. They affect your decision-making and your behaviors, whether you are conscious of them or not. Your real values are reflected by your behavior, and if your espoused values are not consistent with your behavior,...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Picture of the Future, Purpose, Values, Vision and Strategy |
Confused about the difference between mission and vision? or between purpose and mission? You’re not alone. I am frequently asked about the difference between mission vision purpose strategy and goals, and where do values fit? Many people don’t care about...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | High Performing Organizations, Leadership, Values |
We don’t see many examples of companies taking a stand for their values. My own observation is that most companies are driven by profits, not values. Most leaders see values and profits as belonging to different realms – values on the “soft” side and profits on...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Team Effectiveness, Values |
Your team’s ability to work together effectively hinges on trust. And when values are violated, trust disintegrates. Values are our deeply held beliefs about what is right, and we all have values that guide our choices and actions. either consciously or unconsciously....
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Leadership, Values |
Why are so few companies values-driven? Even when they start down that path, why do they wind up dead-ended? A 2012 study shows “employees want their organizations to display honesty and integrity in business activities,” and “when leaders behave...
