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Claude Jones is a seasoned leader with a reputation for building and leading teams that outperform expectations and deliver exceptional results. He has a passion for bringing out the best in others and believes that anything is possible with hard work and dedication.

Quality of Life and Leadership
2 years ago Stress Free ThoughtsThe Practical Leadership Guy

Quality of Life and Leadership

Last night, Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at 11:30pm, I had to make one of the hardest decisions of my life by putting down our family pet, Charcoal, of 17 years due to health issues. I was full of emotions as I struggled with making a life/death decision without Charcoal’s say in the matter. I started […]

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The Power of 10% and How it can Change your Life Starting Now.
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

The Power of 10% and How it can Change your Life Starting Now.

The Power of 10% and How it can Change your Life Starting Now. Time is FREE, BUT IT’S PRICELESS. You can’t own it, BUT YOU CAN USE IT. You can’t keep it, BUT YOU CAN SPEND IT. Once you’ve lost it, YOU CAN NEVER GET IT BACK.  HARVEY MACKAY Time: A unique system that ties together events, represents a form […]

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I Was Almost Fired from Walmart Labs. Here are 4 Basic Principles I Used to Turn My Situation Around.
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

I Was Almost Fired from Walmart Labs. Here are 4 Basic Principles I Used to Turn My Situation Around.

THE PRELUDE A Personal Case Study of Resilience and Building Team Trust The month of December marks the anniversary of when I was almost fired from Walmart Labs. It represents a milestone in my professional career where I learned how to lead and build team trust, giving me the confidence to create a team culture poised […]

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The Art of Corporate Mutiny: Leading the Way Towards Efficiency
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

The Art of Corporate Mutiny: Leading the Way Towards Efficiency

The Corporate Elephant in the Room Throughout my professional career, I’ve been exposed to various organizations both small and large. The smaller the company, the easier it is to communicate a shared set of motives and beliefs. As the company grows, new attitudes and behaviors begin to form, some, creating a toxic work environment. We have […]

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Are you an Anomaly? I am and Here’s Why.
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

Are you an Anomaly? I am and Here’s Why.

I am an Anomaly Hi, my name is Claude Jones. And I am an anomaly. Now I know this news might come as a shock to some, but believe me, it’s OK. I have come to realize that my brain functions a bit differently, compared to others, in how I approach life’s challenges. It took me […]

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Effective One On One Meetings — The Secret Revealed.
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

Effective One On One Meetings — The Secret Revealed.

One on One meetings are essential towards building trust and establishing a strong communication channel between manager and employee. Without the proper structure, these meetings can quickly become counterproductive leaving employees feeling frustrated. If ran efficiently, these meetings provide a forum to discuss career growth, accomplishments, and areas of improvement. An online survey conducted by Interact/Harris […]

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Are You An Effective Delegator? Find out Now.
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

Are You An Effective Delegator? Find out Now.

Are you an effective delegator? Let’s take a simple test to find out. To begin, read each question below and determine if any of the situations apply to you. #1 Do you find yourself stressed out, spending extra hours accomplishing routine tasks? How often do you feel others don’t take ownership of their work and you […]

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The Perfect Resume: Advice from a Hiring Manager
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

The Perfect Resume: Advice from a Hiring Manager

WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? Help Me… “I’ve sent out hundreds of resumes and no one has contacted me for an interview!” “Any advice you can offer to improve my resume?” “I’m applying for my perfect job, however, I keep getting overlooked.” These were just a few of the questions I received from frustrated applicants who […]

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Work Got You Stressed? Here Is My Secret To Controlling The Chaos.
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

Work Got You Stressed? Here Is My Secret To Controlling The Chaos.

My Revelation Demanding circumstances are a daily part of life. But at some point we end up hitting a mental threshold where the emotional strain and tension become so overwhelming we find ourselves in stressful situations. Over the years, I realized a majority of my stress was self-induced. Instead of taking a proactive approach in […]

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These Three Basic Principles Will Help You Accomplish Anything
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

These Three Basic Principles Will Help You Accomplish Anything

The summit of Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth at 29,029 feet. Just the thought of traversing the terrain to the top seems impossible. If you were faced with the challenge to scale Mount Everest, would you muster up the courage to conquer your fears or shy away assuming the end goal was […]

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Inspirational Talks
The Black Experience in Business
8 months ago

I had the opportunity to moderate a virtual panel discussion, hosted by the  Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, focused on understanding the obstacles and biases that African Americans experience in their professional careers. The discussion was open and honest and we touched on topics surrounding the practice of whitening, discrimination on the job, discrimination within business […]

The Heartbeat of an Entrepreneur
1 year ago

We are faced with challenging situations daily. And each of these experiences help shape who we are as individuals.  It is through the fire we become refined and through this refinement we become who we are destined to be. The Heartbeat of an Entrepreneur is an inspirational keynote I presented at San Diego Startup Week […]

Unlocking San Diego’s Hidden Potential
1 year ago

I run an organization called San Diego Tech Hub. The organization is focused on driving social change, engaging the community, and creating opportunity for all.   Our goals are simple: Our Mission: Inform, connect, and empower the San Diego tech community to drive social change. Our Vision: Establish San Diego as a collaborative, diverse, and […]

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