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13 Things that Make Organizations Extraordinary

Mark Sanborn

Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. Social Responsibility and Ethics As global awareness of social and environmental issues grows, corporate responsibility and ethical practices have become more important than ever.

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The Pride Paradox

Michael Lee Stallard

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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Connection Cultures in Faith Communities

Michael Lee Stallard

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?

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At Times, Trust = Connection + Contract

Michael Lee Stallard

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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Darden's Leadership Sage

Michael Lee Stallard

No doubt the business school’s culture benefits from Alec Horniman’s wisdom as a thought leader in the fields of leadership, organizations, change and ethics. Take a look at the excellent video of Dr. Horniman discussing the importance of ethics in business and you’ll see what I mean. why is everyone smiling?

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Strengthen Your “Critical Connections” at Work

Michael Lee Stallard

Michael is president of E Pluribus Partners , a leadership training firm. Jason is president of Life Spring Network , a Christian discipleship and leadership training ministry. .&# Michael Lee Stallard and Jason Pankau are co-authors of Fired Up or Burned Out. No Comment No comments yet Posting your comment. why is everyone smiling?

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Obama's Good Call: Replacing Disrespectful Leader with One Known.

Michael Lee Stallard

If you are a leader or aspire to be one, ask yourself if you have developed the competence and character necessary to inspire others to follow you? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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