by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Communication |
The recent US elections might have been the most contentious ever. And strong feelings continue to abound. Even though the elections are over, many people are deeply worried about what will happen next. Each side was very concerned about what would happen if their...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Thursday Thoughts |
Tired of so much adversity and polarization? Who are you listening to? Instead of talking with people who agree with you, have conversations with those who don’t. Start with listening. Is there something you agree with? Use that as your reference point when you...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Attitudes and Mindset, Personal Effectiveness |
Do you ever hear a little voice in the back of your head saying things like: look before you leap … or … two wrongs don’t make a right … or … if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it? We all have tapes running in the background that guide our actions....
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...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Community Building |
I am hopeful for our planet. I believe we have the capacity for unity and great goodness. I am disturbed by the animosity, anxiety, and polarization surrounding the 2012 elections here in the United States. This election is not about a cause that people care deeply...