Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

After taking a couple days to mull it over I’ve decided to select a few presentations that will be most relevant to the themes I typically write and speak about i.e. leadership, connection, employee engagement, productivity and innovation. Below are brief descriptions of several presentations from the conference.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. As a CEO, how can you expect to inspire, motivate, engender confidence, and to lead with a lousy attitude? The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 26, 2010

In January I will be speaking at Texas Christian University as part of its Tandy Executive Leadership Series. The summit is Asia’s largest leadership and HR conference with more than three thousand attendees. We recently committed to other public speaking engagements. No Comment No comments yet Posting your comment.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 8, 2010

Michael’s blog was recently recognized and the #1 leadership blog. Not bad considering his day job is CEO of America’s 7th largest trade book publishing company, Thomas Nelson. 1 Comment so far Brandon on June 8th, 2010 This is a very cool post… I was watching ESPN the other day and saw all the stories about John Wooden.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 5, 2010

Persistence in leadership is analogous to running a marathon. To succeed in leadership you have to work hard and continually hone your interpersonal skills. To succeed in leadership you have to work hard and continually hone your interpersonal skills. You find ways to motivate successful teamwork and positive interaction.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 9, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit June Leadership Carnival Published by Michael Lee Stallard on June 9, 2010 12:33 pm under Uncategorized This month’s Leadership Carnival is hosted by Chris Young at MaximizingPossibility.com. But don’t despair.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 12, 2011

As women progressively enter leadership roles and management positions in organizations that traditionally used to be held by men, many pose questions about leadership styles and gender. When the Boss is a Woman, 2008). This statistic draws a question: what is the difference between a man and woman’s leadership style?

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

What’s more, with so many different personality styles on your team, finding leadership tactics that work across the board can be a challenge. By enthusing and motivating your group, they’ll be passionate about achieving success on their own. Learn who the introverts and extroverts are, and adapt your communication style to theirs.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 5, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit July’s Leadership Carnival Published by Michael Lee Stallard on July 5, 2010 03:56 am under E Pluribus Partners Every month I participate in a leadership carnival with several bloggers whose work I respect.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 17, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Brain Research: To Improve Learning, Use Whole Body Published by Michael Lee Stallard on July 17, 2010 05:03 am under E Pluribus Partners , connection culture , employee engagement , knowledge flow We learn best when we think, feel and do.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 7, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit The Anxiety of Learning Published by Michael Lee Stallard on July 7, 2010 03:21 am under knowledge flow Here’s a link to a brilliant interview of Edgar Schein entitled “ The Anxiety of Learning.&# why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 9, 2010

Other good things that happened this week: Jurgen Noop from the Netherlands recognized my blog as one of the top leadership and management blogs. Many thanks, Jurgen! why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

The solution, however, is clear: create Connection Cultures that motivate people to give their best efforts and align their behavior with organizational goals. In summary, America has a big problem related to employee engagement and it’s getting worse. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Do Women Bring More Happiness to Families, Greater Effectiveness to Organizations? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 21, 2010

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Values such as work ethic, excellence and open-mindedness can be cultivated with practice. Some leaders who do this fail to develop what is arguably the most important character value: humility. Humility is not easily developed when you have wealth, power and/or status. It’s especially difficult to develop humility without the help of others.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

There is a tremendous amount of conflicting data as to whether or not incentive compensation in any form is an effective motivation tool. I have witnessed bonuses motivate the correct behaviors and I’ve watched them motivate abhorrent behavior. I personally dont feel bonuses work to promote a good work ethic.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 11, 2010

We will be talking about Connection Cultures , employee engagement, employee motivation and other ideas in Fired Up or Burned Out. You can listen live and call in to participate at 1:00 PM Eastern. Here’s the link. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Here’s what Dan wrote about it: Welcome to the September 5th, 2010 Leadership Development Carnival Back to Football edition! So grab your favorite snack and beverage and get ready for some championship caliber leadership development advice and opinions from some of the best bloggers in the league. 1; Perfectionism ?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 23, 2011

Now DC workers are seeing a change in leadership across different agencies which may mean a new boss along with new systems and priorities. In order to keep your team motivated in the midst of what can be challenging changes, there are a few things organization leaders can keep in mind to keep their teams interested and engaged: 1.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 15, 2010

This applies to groups of all sizes including classrooms and schools, families, business and government organizations, hospitals, sports teams and the social sector. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Two is the Magic Number: A New Science of Creativity Published by Michael Lee Stallard on September 15, 2010 10:08 am under connection culture A thought leader whose work I follow closely is my friend Joshua Wolf Shenk.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Writing From the Chick-fil-A Leadercast Published by Michael Lee Stallard on May 7, 2010 05:36 am under E Pluribus Partners , connection culture Today I’m writing about connection and community from the Chick-fil-A Leadercast in Atlanta.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 16, 2010

To learn more, watch the following video series of Jason Pankau teaching a workshop on Connection Cultures for Churches. To learn more, watch the following video series of Jason Pankau teaching a workshop on Connection Cultures for Churches. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I’ve also noticed that the more a company stresses its ethical policies…the more ethical problems it seems to have. Connection + Contract has the benefit of building trust that comes from developing a connection while also bringing greater clarity of terms that will maximize a meeting of the minds and expectations.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 18, 2010

CNO Admiral Vern Clark’s leadership of the U.S. Here’s the link: [link] Leadership Development Carnival on November 9th, 2010 [.] Note: You can read more about the inspiring story of Ret. Lee Stallard presents Servant Leaders Outperform Because They Connect posted at Michael Lee [.] Posting your comment.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 8, 2010

Effective leadership, employee engagement and employee motivation are closely linked to the alignment of behavior with personal values. Effective leadership, employee engagement and employee motivation are closely linked to the alignment of behavior with personal values. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. Effective Leadership Satya Nadella’s transformative leadership at Microsoft demonstrates the profound impact of visionary and effective leadership. Leadership doesn’t make “a difference.”

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 1, 2010

recently interviewed Jason Pankau and yours truly about employee engagement and strategic alignment based on an article Jason and I wrote for the award-winning Leader to Leader Journal entitled “ To Boost Performance, Connect with the Core.&# You can listen to the unedited radio interview at this link. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 31, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Employee Engagement on Real Recognition Radio Published by Michael Lee Stallard on March 31, 2010 01:16 pm under Uncategorized I’ll be speaking with Roy Saunderson and S. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Our Book Now in Korean + New Video Interview Published by Michael Lee Stallard on September 20, 2010 04:42 pm under E Pluribus Partners , Uncategorized , connection culture A couple news items to report. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

I don’t know about you, but it’s almost as if we have raised a generation of leaders who feel they have a moral and ethical obligation to be politically correct – WRONG. In the end, leadership that adopts politically correct behavior and thinking places themselves and their organizations at great peril.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Free Connection and Employee Engagement Webinar Oct. 21 and for individuals in Pacific time zones on Oct. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 22, 2010

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 29, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit StrategyDriven Podcast: Employee Engagement Published by Michael Lee Stallard on May 29, 2010 05:49 pm under Uncategorized Recently I was a guest on the StrategyDriven podcast with host Nathan Ives. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 25, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Real Dysfunction Today, Hidden in Plain Sight Published by Michael Lee Stallard on August 25, 2010 04:42 pm under Uncategorized Many individuals and organizations today are in a funk. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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