Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JULY 27, 2015

People don’t resist change. Change is a normal and natural part of living. The only time you stop changing is when you’re dead. What people resist is having change imposed on them. Here are three guidelines that invite people to participate in the change process and minimize resistance to change. 1. Involve people at all levels in planning and implementing the change.

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JUNE 3, 2015

Delegating is often one of the hardest things for a manager to do. You give away your authority to make decisions but are still responsible for the outcome if something goes wrong. Often managers don’t delegate because they hold one or more of these beliefs. Do any sound familiar? “If you want the job done right, you have to do it yourself.” “They don’t know how, and it’s not my job to train them.” “They don’t want extra responsibilities.” “They’ve

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

'One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is moving from vision to execution as though it’s a linear process. The widely held assumption is they are two ends of a spectrum: Vision is about planning. Execution is about action. The truth is: Vision requires action to be clarified and refined, and execution requires reflection to be effective. IT’S NOT LINEAR.

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OCTOBER 12, 2015

What is collaboration? In Let’s Stop Confusing Cooperation and Teamwork with Collaboration, I define collaboration as “two or more people working together to create something new in support of their shared vision.”. Collaboration is different from cooperation or coordination in that you collaborate around a shared vision, and something new is created as a result of your joint effort.

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MAY 12, 2015

You might think this has become a transactional world, where important decisions are made solely on the basis of price. It certainly might look like that, especially in the wild San Francisco Bay real estate market where housing prices are at an all time high and competition is fierce. But my experience last month challenges this belief. I moved from the east coast to the San Francisco Bay area last summer.

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APRIL 22, 2015

'“Vision is knowing who you are, where you’re going and what will guide your journey.” - Ken Blanchard and Jesse Stoner. Who you are - is your purpose Where you’re going – is your picture of the future What will guide your journey – are your values The Three Elements of a Compelling Vision. Purpose is your organization’s reason for existence.

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JULY 13, 2015

You can’t “do” culture change to your organization. Culture arises from the beliefs and underlying assumptions held by the people in the organization. Trying to change culture by decree or through training programs won’t affect people’s beliefs. One way to change the culture is to fire a lot of people. That really shakes things up and gets change going – especially if you replace them with new people who come in with a different attitude about the company and the work.

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JUNE 30, 2015

Are you starting to lose focus on your goals? If so, you’re not alone. This is the time of year a lot of people lose their focus. The problem is that annual goal-setting doesn’t work. You can’t plan an entire year and know in advance all the goals you will need to achieve. It’s likely that many of your goals are no longer motivating and many no longer make sense.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Have you noticed that you’re supervising more closely, giving more direction, or spending more time with your millennial employees? It may be that in your efforts to support them, you are providing too much. You may be unconsciously continuing the kind of environment they grew up in – over-structured and over-protected, where failure is not an option – an environment that perpetuates dependency.

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JANUARY 6, 2015

'Although January is typically the time of year when we turn to goal setting, too often, it is a waste of time. Let’s be honest. How many times have you achieved all of your yearly goals? The problem is not with goals. Goals provide focus, create momentum and help us stay on track. The problem is with the goal setting process itself – choosing the right goals and setting up the right support for them.

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AUGUST 3, 2015

I am delighted and honored that Tanmay Vora created this Sketch Note of “The 8 Portals of Influence,” described in more detail in my blog How to Influence Without Authority. In today’s complex world, leaders need to develop multiple channels of influence. These alternative paths to leadership can be effective when you don’t have or don’t want to use authority.

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JULY 7, 2015

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. If you pay attention, you might notice you’re often listening to sayings you learned as a child.

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AUGUST 25, 2015

One of the most important things you can do is to identify your team’s mission. And one of the biggest wastes of time is creating a mission statement that is not used. How to Write a Mission Statement in 5 Steps explains what a mission statement is and how to write one. But simply writing a good statement does not ensure it will be used. How you create it is as important as what it says.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

'Think you can lead without a vision? Think again. Leadership is about going somewhere. How do you know where you’re doing if you don’t have a vision? Vision makes work meaningful. Vision helps us feel connected to something larger than ourselves. A shared vision helps us feel connected with others because we trust we share the same goals and values.

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JANUARY 19, 2015

'A compelling vision helps you make choices about where to focus your energy. Without vision, you are in danger of trying to be all things to all people, scattered or adrift. In our book, Full Steam Ahead! Unleash the Power of Vision, Ken Blanchard and I explain: “Vision is knowing who you are, where you’re going, and what will guide the journey.”. Who you are is your purpose.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MARCH 24, 2015

'If you are in a leadership role, chances are you believe it’s better to give than to receive. Which means you also probably believe you should. … always be competent. … never make mistakes. … always be strong. and that you should only receive when you have something to give in return. The problem with this attitude is that when you are in a situation where you don’t have a choice and must receive, you are likely to feel. … humiliated. … incompetent. … stupid.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

How do you help leaders understand they need to delegate? I often hear this question, and it was the focus of this recent letter: Hello Jesse: What have you found are the most effective ways to engage business owners in the need to delegate? Are there particular pain points that make them consider learning how to delegate? Or instead does an appeal to the upside such as employee development and engagement get more of a response?

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

'According to Faulkner, Ginsberg and many great writers, if you are particularly proud of a piece of writing, chances are it’s self-indulgent, stands out, and does not serve the greater good of your work. The saying goes: “you must kill your darlings” – delete them. The overall intent of your work is more important than a particular piece that doesn’t fit, no matter how special you think it is.

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JANUARY 26, 2015

'Is your vision no more than abstract art hanging on the wall? The closer you look at it, the less sense it makes? Does it sound something like this? – Our vision is to provide aggressive strategic marketing with quality products and services at competitive prices to provide the best value for consumers. If so, do yourself a favor and take it down.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MARCH 4, 2015

'Did you ever get feedback that your behavior was having a negative impact on others? Perhaps you were told you’re too critical… or don’t listen enough… or are micro-managing your team… or even the other end – that you’re not involved enough? Have you ever worked hard to change that behavior, perhaps even worked with a coach, but then got feedback that they still saw you as a frog… not the prince or princess you thought you had become?

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

AUGUST 19, 2015

What do these famous pairs have in common? Lennon and McCartney. Burns and Allen. Jobs and Wozniak. Lerner and Loewe. Siskel and Ebert. They are all dynamic duos: extrovert – introvert pairs who created something together that neither of them would have done on their own. What’s their secret? Too often extroverts complain to each other about their introverted peers.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

'I am delighted to host this guest post by Eileen McDargh, author of the exciting new book, Your Resiliency GPS, and to offer the opportunity to win a free copy by leaving a comment. If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that at some point this year, you will need to be resilient – whether pushed by pain or pulled by possibilities.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

APRIL 15, 2015

'Are enthusiastic about your work? When you reflect on your day at work, do you feel a deep sense of satisfaction? Is the person you are at work the same as the person you are outside of work? If the answer to any of these questions is “no,” it’s possible you might be suffering from leadership drift. You might have heard about team drift, where teams lose their focus without realizing it.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MAY 26, 2015

The first female officer of Stanley Black and Decker, a 150 year old manufacturing company, Barbara Bennett was among the first women in Fortune 500 companies to break through the glass ceiling in 1989. Her direct, yet easy-going style allowed her to fit quite well with the male-dominant culture. She used to joke that sometimes she would forget and follow the guys into the men’s room.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JUNE 23, 2015

Dear Introverts, It’s nice that people are appreciating you so much more these days and showing how to build on your quiet strengths. But we extroverts are also often misunderstood, and we need a champion, too – someone who will stand up for us and challenge these common misperceptions. Ready, Fire, Aim. It’s not necessary to take everything we say literally.

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MARCH 18, 2015

'Springtime reminds me of fruit trees and the power of values-driven companies – or more accurately – the cost of NOT being one. Small companies often think they don’t need to bother with things like mission and values – that those are things for large companies. Big mistake. It’s why our tree service company lost our business. They were very nice people, dependable and a good price.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

APRIL 27, 2015

Guest Post by Jon Mertz. Millennials are more connected than any other generation before them. Through social platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, they connect with others far and near. Collaboration around problem-solving and purpose-enabling activities happens quickly and expansively. Prior to the social world, collaboration did occur, but it took place mostly face-to-face.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Thursday Thought: If your vision is about only yourself, you are too narrowly focused. Jesse Lyn Stoner. The post If your vision is about only yourself appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Thursday Thoughts: Do what you say. Say what you mean. Without integrity, your other values don’t matter. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *. In addition to my regular leadership blog, I offer “Thursday Thoughts” – simple truths for reflection and food for thought. The post Without integrity, your other values don’t matter. appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.

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JUNE 17, 2015

Employees are not a replaceable commodity. According to recent research, the tide has turned and employee retention has become a critical issue for organizations. One of the easiest and most effective ways keep top talent is through “stay interviews,” developed by Bev Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans. First described in their bestseller, Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em, they have fleshed out how this works in their new book Hello Stay Interviews; Goodbye Talent Loss.

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OCTOBER 29, 2015

Consider your vision at each step along your path. “Vision and action” are a continuous process, and neither should occur without the other. Thursday Thoughts: Visioning is an ongoing journey, not a one-time activity. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *. In addition to my regular leadership blog, I offer “Thursday Thoughts” – simple truths for reflection and food for thought.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Some people focus only on current realities and what’s needed to solve today’s problems. They are primarily concerned about their next steps, looking down at where to place their feet. They move from solving one problem to solving the next, eventually becoming bogged down and demoralized by all of the problems. Their feet get stuck in the mud. Some people focus only on a vision of the future they desire.

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AUGUST 27, 2015

Thursday Thoughts: The best coaches coach themselves out of a job. The greatest gratification comes when the student outgrows the teacher. Jesse Lyn Stoner. The post The best coaches coach themselves out of a job appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

'Last spring my good friend and fellow Berrett-Koehler author Jamie Showkeir received the nightmare diagnosis of ALS. By summer, he needed the support of a cane. By fall his legs no longer supported him. Today he has only 20% use of his arms, cannot feed himself, and needs total assistance getting in and out of his wheelchair and with other tasks of daily living.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Do you want to know if an organization has a real vision? Take a look at what’s happening – what is being accomplished? how is it being accomplished? are people collaborating toward a common goal? how do they feel about each other, the leaders and the company? What you see will tell you a lot more than any published words. Thursday Thoughts: A real vision is lived, not framed. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

If your vision statement is like most, you don’t think about it much, and its best use is for bedtime reading as a cure for insomnia. 7 Reasons Your Vision Statement Puts People to Sleep. 1. It sounds like “God, Mother, and Apple-Pie.”. 2. It is too vague to provide any direction. 3. It’s boring. 4. It was written by the marketing department for customers, and is disconnected from daily life in the company. 5.

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JULY 26, 2015

The best way to listen is with your mouth shut. When the best techniques don’t work, simply close your mouth and pay attention. This poem is an oldie, but still on-target. I couldn’t think of a better way to make the point. Please Listen Poem. When I ask you to listen to me and you start giving me advice, you have not done what I asked. When I ask you to listen to me and you begin to tell me why I shouldn’t feel that way, you are trampling on my feelings.

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