by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Leading Change |
Masters of change like Martin Luther King, Jr, Mahatma Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela understood that vision alone is rarely enough. Real change masters leverage the physics of change to bring about transformation. Newton’s First Law: An object at rest stays at rest and...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Leadership |
The theory of a bell curve is that most people are average, with a small percent at the top being top performers and a small percent at the bottom being losers. But when it comes to performance, the truth is the bell curve only exists if you believe it does. Robert...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Thursday Thoughts |
Thursday Thought: Vision is about serving something greater than yourself. If not in service of a vision, your leadership can become self-serving. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Personal Effectiveness, Thursday Thoughts |
I would be happy if . . . … if only my boss wasn’t such a jerk. … if only my co-workers were nicer. … if only I could find someone to finance my big idea. … if only I could buy that car (bike, boat, house). … if only my kids lived closer....
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Attitudes and Mindset |
This is a lovely moment – the winter solstice. The darkest day of the darkest week of the year . . . . . . when the movement of descent into darkness pauses. . . . when the rhythm of the sun pauses before it changes from decrease to increase. . . . when the...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Leadership, Vision and Strategy |
The traditional approach to strategic planning might be obsolete in this fast-paced, unpredictable world. But it does not mean that planning is useless. Creating a dynamic strategic plan will enable you to respond quickly and to be creatively proactive. The problem...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Thursday Thoughts |
The path might not be clear, but stay focused on your vision and take the next step. There will be many unexpected turns and surprises along the way, but if you hold what is essential and true, your choices will be clear. As you move toward what you truly desire, you...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Team Effectiveness |
What is a high performance team? –> a team that produces outstanding results, where everyone works in synchronicity, appreciates each other’s contributions, and is proud to be a member of the team. Research has revealed the characteristics of high performance...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Leadership, Thursday Thoughts |
Thursday Thoughts: Be a leader worth following. People follow leaders by choice. Otherwise at best, you get mindless compliance. Read ➤ How to Be a Leader People Want to Follow. * * * * * * * * * * *...
