Heather Stone
TEC Canada Speaker | Founder and CEO – Practical PhD | Vistage Speaker
Heather Stone is a four-time company president and two-time business owner whose most recent company earned spots on the Inc. 5,000 and Utah 100 lists. With a PhD in Organizational Communication and an MBA, she is also an award-winning instructor and author of the upcoming book Getting the Right Hand Right. As the founder of Practical PhD, Heather helps business leaders structure and manage the second-in-command role—a topic she’s taught to more than 1,100 executives in the past year. A respected voice in executive leadership, she has spoken for Vistage, TEC Canada, the Women Presidents Organization, the Young Presidents Organization, and other CEO groups.
Heather Stone
TEC Canada Speaker | Founder and CEO – Practical PhD | Vistage Speaker
Heather Stone is a four-time company president and two-time business owner whose most recent company earned spots on the Inc. 5,000 and Utah 100 lists. With a PhD in Organizational Communication and an MBA, she is also an award-winning instructor and author of the upcoming book Getting the Right Hand Right. As the founder of Practical PhD, Heather helps business leaders structure and manage the second-in-command role—a topic she’s taught to more than 1,100 executives in the past year. A respected voice in executive leadership, she has spoken for Vistage, TEC Canada, the Women Presidents Organization, the Young Presidents Organization, and other CEO groups.
Heather’s Topics
Many CEOs desire a trusted Right Hand leader to manage in their absence, grow the company, and share the workload, but finding the right person and developing that relationship can be challenging. A strong Right Hand relationship is a valuable investment, but it requires more than just hiring well—it involves ongoing support and ensuring solid communication between top leaders. This workshop will help executives build effective Right Hand relationships by structuring the role, measuring performance, and managing risks, giving CEOs clarity on whether they need a Right Hand and what kind of leader would be the best fit.