Michael Lee Stallard

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How Lafayette, an “Outsider,” Won the Allegiance of His Team

Michael Lee Stallard

For the Marquis de Lafayette’s extraordinary commitment to America’s cause, America passed a law on January 23, 2002, posthumously bestowing him with honorary citizenship. Author Harlow Giles Unger described it well when he said, “[Lafayette] fled from incomparable luxury.

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French Hero of the American Revolution

Michael Lee Stallard

For the Marquis de Lafayette’s extraordinary commitment to America’s cause, America passed a law on January 23, 2002, posthumously bestowing him with honorary citizenship. Author Harlow Giles Unger described it well when he said, “[Lafayette] fled from incomparable luxury. Review, Reflection, and Application.

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Leading With Character: Gratitude

Michael Lee Stallard

In 2002, Emmons and McCullough had test subjects keep diaries for a period of six months. To develop gratitude in his character and boost his own happiness, productivity and creativity, Harvard psychology professor Tal Ben-Shahar keeps a diary where each day he records three things for which he is grateful.

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George Washington, Worthy of Praise?

Michael Lee Stallard

I asked myself that question during the summer of 2002 and began a journey to unpack truth from myth. After reading the article “ George Washington’s Tear Jerker &# in The New York Times , one might ask, was Washington really the great leader he has been made out to be? —— First in Their Hearts.

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Why Relational Connection Is So Important During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Michael Lee Stallard

We have been studying connection since 2002 and we’ve published two books about it, Fired Up or Burned Out and Connection Culture. Connecting While Maintaining Physical Isolation.

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Patriots’ Dynasty Fueled by Connection

Michael Lee Stallard

The New England Patriots just won their fifth National Football League Championship since 2002, but their success isn’t a surprise to those who study connection.

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