{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/685d40fa4a2d8b8b5165dd08/69b04811738d6fbbf2141252?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Honeywell's Chief Communications Officer, Stacey Jones, on the Power of Storytelling and The Future Shapers","description":"<p>In a world often defined by noise and uncertainty, how can a 100-year-old icon use the power of story to inspire confidence in the future?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Strategy, Story &amp; Stakeholders</em>, host Max Forsyth is joined by <strong>Stacey Jones, Chief Communications Officer at Honeywell</strong>, for an uplifting conversation on the evolution of a global giant. Speaking in February 2026, Stacey shares the inside story of Honeywell’s transition into three specialized, future-focused companies—a move designed to sharpen their impact on aviation, automation, and energy.</p><p><br></p><p>Stacey moves beyond the technicalities of the \"split\" to focus on the <strong>human energy</strong> driving it. She discusses why she remains \"glued\" to the communications profession after three decades, the joy of \"future-shaping,\" and how authentic storytelling can bridge the gap between complex industrial innovation and the everyday lives it improves.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key themes of progress and partnership in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The \"Future Shapers\" Spirit:</strong> Why Honeywell’s internal rallying cry has become a badge of pride for employees and a cornerstone of their global brand.</li><li><strong>Stories That Connect:</strong> Moving from \"complex products\" to \"tangible impact\"—how to communicate mission-critical work (like landing planes safely) in a way that resonates with the heart.</li><li><strong>The Joy of Curiosity:</strong> Stacey reflects on her journey from reporter to CCO, and why a \"true interest\" in people is the secret to a high-performing comms team.</li><li><strong>Leading with Optimism:</strong> Navigating a historic separation by focusing on growth, new possibilities for workers, and the \"absolute magic\" of a coordinated global message.</li><li><strong>The Power of Mentorship:</strong> A candid look at why building a career is about the people you lift up (and those who lift you), featuring Stacey’s advice on finding your own \"straight-talking\" advocate.</li></ul>","author_name":"Comms Search & Selection"}