Meet Stone Payton . . .

For over 20 years, Stone Payton has been helping organizations drive their business strategies more effectively. As Sales & Marketing Director for The DeSai Group's Innovation Execution Practice, Stone works directly with CEOs, managers, and key employees to help them acquire the tools and disciplines they need to breathe tactical life into their strategic plans . . . Fast.

Mr. Payton literally wrote the book on SPEED® (Weyant Press, 2002), and authored the popular web-based SPEED® School curriculum, helping Consultants go to market more effectively . . . Produce Better Results In Less Time. His career began with Conner Partners (formerly ODR), and has included Sales, Marketing, Design, and Delivery roles for some of the most respected training and consulting firms on the planet.

Stone's deep expertise in Change Leadership and Innovation, relentless focus on Execution, and genuine desire to serve have earned him the trust and respect of clients and colleagues across the globe. Mr. Payton is a published author, accomplished speaker, and trusted advisor to Executive Teams in Financial Services, Healthcare, Domestic & International Government, and virtually every other industry.

Stone, his wife Holly and daughters Katie and Kelly, make their home in suburban Atlanta.  His leisure interests include boating, hiking, travel -- and more recently, Wii Bowling. Stone's personal mission is to help others develop the competence, confidence, and commitment to Execute On Strategy Driven Innovation.