Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2015

It can lead to creative ideas that lead to pivotal changes. 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. Is collaboration a problem-solving technique? It can lead to break-through solutions.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JANUARY 20, 2013

Polarization keeps us from finding creative solutions that benefit all. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Polarization keeps us apart, disconnected. There is no winning in polarization. There is only “win-lose.”. Leadership is about bringing people together, unifying around a common vision.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MAY 26, 2015

Convinced they need to break down barriers, she was incredibly creative in finding was to do it. 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 9, 2013

How small acts of unkindness and disrespect in the workplace erode our power, creativity and productivity. You can hear their views and practical advice on: How we limit our potential by listening to our inner critic. What you can do if you are working in a toxic work environment.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Sparks Creativity. Creativity flourishes because there is more room for autonomy within the broad guidelines that a shared vision provides. Stimulates Creative Disagreement. Leaders spend less time managing others and day-to-day crises and more time focusing on planning and big picture issues. Encourages Proactive Action.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JANUARY 15, 2013

They may even come up with some creative solutions you hadn’t thought of. If no one else is having a similar experience, it might be an issue of your own temperament. When you identify in a non-judgmental way what is difficult for you, your team is likely to be willing to make changes.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MAY 21, 2012

If your team is responsible for product development, innovation and creativity need to be core values. The values you choose need to support your team’s mission. If your team is responsible for financial reporting, accuracy needs to be a core value. If your team operates a cruise ship, safety needs to be a core value.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

APRIL 22, 2013

If you tend to be more reflective than talkative, more into writing than presenting, or more into listening than selling, here are six ways to use your natural strengths to an advantage: 1) Take quiet time: Introverts prioritize periods of solitude that provides them with a powerful source of creativity and self-awareness.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JANUARY 21, 2012

Innovation and creativity. Costa Cruise Lines published values are: Passion for our Guests (a spontaneous sense of service attitude). Costa Human Resources (competence, diligence, loyalty, morality, friendliness and enthusiasm). Financial performance. Where is safety? Even reading the definitions carefully, safety is not mentioned.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

APRIL 3, 2012

Creativity — Do people envision ways to enrich the vision? Attention —Are people focused on strategy and how to further the vision or are they focused solely on implementation? Independence — Do people make strategic decisions on their own or do they wait for direction and permission? What happens when they do?

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

APRIL 15, 2013

Practical risk-taking is encouraged and mistakes are seen as an inevitable part of the creative process. They are free to make decisions within the boundary of their assignment and have access to the resources they need. 4) Passion: Energy, enthusiasm, and confidence.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Among other things, it stifles creativity and problem-solving. In a recent HBR article, Tony Schwartz described the four stages of creative problems solving. You might discover you have lost connection with those you care about most or never develop real connections in the first place. What you can do?

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

AUGUST 20, 2013

When we collaborate we find creative win-win solutions. Help is not always helpful…When someone can help themself, it interrupts their opportunity for growth and keeps them dependent. Curiosity opens doors. Blame closes them. The greatest gratification comes when the student outgrows the teacher. On Collaboration.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MAY 7, 2013

Be creative and playful. Instead, picture what you’ll look like in your new jeans whenever your thoughts turn to chocolate. Eight tips for creating a picture of your desired future: Be proactive, not reactive. Move toward what you want rather than away from what you do not want. Give yourself permission to explore, to dream.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

AUGUST 13, 2012

People think strategically as they make decisions, are flexible in response to challenges, appreciate diversity and creativity, and there is a higher level of trust because they know they share the same vision and values. In high performance organizations, affirming the purpose and values and reviewing the vision is an ongoing process.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JULY 11, 2013

Great leaders, on the other hand, are gifted at simplifying everything around them – they are focused on the right things, which allows their processes to fuel creativity and innovation not stifle them. It’s the efficiency and effectiveness of simplification that attracts and develops talent, and builds healthy cultures.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

It takes thoughtful planning and diligent efforts to tap the resources you have and reach out to others in creative and productive ways. Starting a second career in a different field has similar challenges as a business that is making a huge shift into a new market.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

When people know they share the same vision, there is greater trust, appreciation for differences, and more creativity and innovation. If you want to know what a company’s real values are, just notice your experience as a customer. What’s important is what your vision statement communicates, not how it looks.

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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.

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