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12 Sep Mentorship and the Survivor Paradigm: Rethinking Talent Through a Strategic Lens

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In my years of executive leadership and mentoring, I’ve observed a recurring distinction among professionals seeking guidance. Broadly, they fall into two categories: those who pursue mentorship as a means of survival within their organizational environment, and those who seek it as a catalyst for...

15 Aug Next-Day vs. 48-Hour: What CEOs and CFOs Miss About Delivery Choice

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By John Scheel, Managing Partner at Stone Management Partners Twenty years ago, I led a delivery transformation at a major consumer packaged goods company. The challenge was simple: how do we offer next-day delivery without drowning in cost and complexity? The solution wasn’t just operational, it was...

12 Aug The Uber-Amazon Effect: How Tech Giants Turn Everyday Moments into Emotional Highs

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By John Scheel – Stone Management Partners In today’s digital landscape, convenience is king, but emotional resonance is the crown jewel. Two tech giants, Amazon and Uber, have redefined what it means to shop and travel, not just by streamlining the process, but by transforming it...

05 Aug Scaling Beyond the Founder: Why Vision Alone Won’t Grow Your Business

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By John & Garry | Stone Management Partners At some point in every founder’s journey, the very traits that built the business —passion, grit, and relentless effort —become the things that hold it back. We’ve seen this firsthand in companies at a crossroads, where growth stalls...

10 Apr One Blue Pen

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From Tariffs to Triumph Achieving Operational Excellence Through Inventory Strategy In today’s turbulent global economy, businesses face relentless challenges: rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and unpredictable market conditions. CEOs and CFOs must act decisively to protect margins, streamline operations, and meet customer demands—all while navigating unrelenting external...

08 Apr The Crisis of Strategy: How Private Equity and Market Pressures Are Undermining Long-Term Vision

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Is the relentless focus on short-term results quietly undermining the future of business strategy? Today’s global economy is marked by inflation, geopolitical instability, and rapid technological disruption. In this volatile environment, businesses are sacrificing long-term vision for immediate gains—and the role of seasoned leadership is often...

11 Nov Why Performance Systems are Essential in Today’s Workplace

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With workforces dispersed across multiple functions and regions and often working remotely, gathering comprehensive performance insights is more challenging than ever. Performance systems that regularly gather input from internal teams play an essential role in helping companies align goals, drive accountability, and enable real-time decision-making....

27 May A Proven Way to Jump-Start Performance

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Hint: it’s about fixing your People Problem. How would you describe your business's most pressing or urgent problem? It likely includes challenges such as: Understanding why your strategy is no longer effective. Addressing financial issues such as access to working capital, declining margins, and rising costs. Growing...

Author: Valerie Jones