
Strategic Gems

Three Questions that can Transform Your Team’s Impact
Laura Stone was recently featured on the American Hospital Association's YouTube Channel speaking about what makes a highly effective team,...
Team Purpose to Performance | Ep 39: Laura Stone
In this episode of “A Matter of Speaking,” host Dylan converses with leadership expert Laura Stone, who emphasizes the importance of leaders enabling their teams for success.
The Leader’s Paradox: Letting Go to Elevate
As leaders ascend in their careers, they often find themselves in an emotional paradox that challenges their growth and effectiveness.
Now Available! Team Purpose to Performance
We are thrilled to announce that our latest book has been published! This book is your guide to a powerful, proven process used by Fortune 500 companies to create high-performing teams.
Interview with Laura Stone
Laura Stone recently sat down with DLisaDreamDoula for an engaging interview in anticipation of her upcoming book, Pocket Guide to Team Purpose. In...
Kickstart the New Year with a Reflection and Goal-Setting Guide
As the year winds down, it’s natural to look back on the journey you’ve traveled and think about the road ahead. For high-achievers, taking time to...
Navigating Team Conflict with the Levels of Perspective Model
A common cause of team conflict comes from members looking at a problem from different levels of perspective. Learn how you can resolve this.
The Swim Lane Process: A streamlined alternative to RACI charts
While the RACI chart provides a structured way to define responsibilities, the Swim Lane Process is often easier to implement and less tedious.
The Power of the Thought-Action-Outcome Model
The thought-action-outcome model is a framework designed to help leaders understand the impact of thought patterns on behavior and outcomes.
Strategic Moment™: Three Key Questions Will Help You Move Forward in Any Situation
The Strategic Moment™ is an elegantly simple model that consist of three questions to help you get unstuck in a variety of circumstances.
Open-Narrow-Close: A Communication and Problem-Solving Tool for Peak Performance
Do you ever feel like your team is spinning its wheels? Discussions stall, decisions get bogged down, and frustration mounts. Often, the culprit is a simple misunderstanding: team members are at different stages of the communication process.
The SAY-DO-SEE Method: The Simple Secret to Building Credibility and Trust as a Leader
Leaders are constantly under pressure to deliver results. We strive for efficiency, maximizing every moment to meet deadlines and achieve ambitious...
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