by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Communication |
We had not discussed politics since the election, treading warily with each other, neither of us wanting to trigger an unpleasant scene. But tension was just under the surface and seeping out in other forms. Since the US presidential election, many people have...
by Chip R. Bell | Guest Post |
Guest Post by Chip Bell I was scared… really scared. It was going to be a half-mile walk home alone in the pitch dark and I was seven years old. I was helping my grandfather with a project that ended up going until dark. I called my dad to come get me and he...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Vision and Strategy |
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by one of my favorite leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry, on his Remarkable Leadership Podcast about how to lead with (real) vision. During our 20 minute interview, I shared the story of what drew me to investigate...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Thursday Thoughts |
Thursday Thoughts: Are you committed enough to your vision that you are willing to tolerate discomfort? If you are willing to hold onto your vision in the midst of discomfort, and if you are willing to live with the tension that is generated when you care about...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Author Interviews & Book Reviews |
According to Wally Bock, “If you are responsible for the performance of a group, then you’re a boss.” Do you have direct reports? If so, you are a boss, and you have some unique challenges and responsibilities because your own performance is...
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 | Attitudes and Mindset |
No one likes to feel humiliated. It hurts. And along with hurt usually comes anger. It’s a natural reaction. It’s your ego’s way of protecting itself. You might be angry with the person who caused your humiliation, or your might turn your anger inward toward yourself....
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Goals, Personal Effectiveness |
Goal setting is powerful. No doubt about it. Research shows you are likely to perform at a higher level if you set SMART goals. But how do you know what are the right goals to set? Goals are milestones that mark the way on your journey. If you set the wrong goals, you...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Thursday Thoughts |
Thursday Thoughts: In the end, your leadership will be judged not only by what you achieved, but also by your character… whether you created unity, served the greater good, and contributed to making this a better world. Your leadership legacy depends on...
