Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 28, 2010

These conversations develop emotional connections and convey information that often has an impact on the execution of tasks. I’ve seen that, in general, women are better at relationships than men and it has to do with their being highly verbal. Women also tend to be more empathetic which increases connection too.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

They were exercising compassion, kindness, empathy and other emotional muscles of the heart that make them better connectors and will help them develop a Connection Culture. By doing this, ITA Group employees were serving a cause greater than self. I’m encouraged to see that more companies are doing these types of service projects.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 18, 2010

As the Navy improved sailor retention and developed greater alignment with Admiral Clark’s vision, it became faster and more responsive. Here’s the link: [link] Leadership Development Carnival on November 9th, 2010 [.] This gave people permission to speak up and to prove their case if they had ideas that would improve the Navy.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

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. Humility develops in several ways. Herein lies the paradox.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 20, 2010

Now What? &# Chan’s work fits well with our mission to develop strength of character and connection in organizations (you can learn why we believe character strengths are so important for individual, organizational and societal health in the Connection Culture Manifesto that was published by changethis.com). why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

With each Critical Connection you should strive to develop a “Rational Connection” and an “Emotional Connection.” Strengthening your relationship with them is, in addition to making checklists, another key to achieving excellence in your work. Look for ways to help them in their work and life outside of work. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 14, 2010

Good times often puff us up and develop hubris i n our character (i.e., Tough times, on the other hand, as hard as they may be, are opportunities to develop the humility we need to thrive over the long-term. As human beings, we are imperfect. over-confidence, arrogance and the negative aspects of pride). why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Voluntary job quits have been steadily rising since late 2009 which is quite remarkable given the continued weakened state of the U.S. To finish off the bad news before shifting to the good, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in August, more Americans quit their jobs than lost them. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 8, 2010

Having conversations with people you trust will help reduce the stress you feel and also help clarify your thinking so that you can develop a clear plan to move forward to a better state of work and a better life. 4 Comments so far Casey Ross on August 9th, 2010 Hey Michael! why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 17, 2010

Researchers that are part of the American Psychological Association’s positive psychology research effort identified these values as helping people flourish and a body of large body research is developing in support of that view. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 16, 2018

It is becoming obvious that keeping pace in this world will require teamwork and collaboration of all sorts based on the higher levels of trust and openness created by more personalized relationships. Climate change is accelerating. Product specialization is accelerating. Cultural diversification is accelerating.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

He encouraged attendees to use design thinking, develop creative duos and groups with links of trust who challenge the status quo and the tyranny of false tradeoffs. Meg Wirth spoke about her passion to help women who are at risk for death when giving birth in developing countries. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 31, 2010

If you lead an organization, do you invest time to develop relationship excellence in your organization? Are you intentional about taking the time to build strong relationships with individuals who you trust and who trust you? No Comment No comments yet Posting your comment. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 9, 2010

Research by both The Conference Board and the Corporate Executive Board shows that the solution to this problem to develop the emotional and rational connections that employee have with their organization’s mission and values, supervisor, colleagues and day-to-day work tasks. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 10, 2010

Personally, I like to get most agreements in writing while taking time to develop a connection with the individuals I’m entering into the agreement with. I try to find shared interests, values and experiences that develop a connection and trust. 2 Comments so far davidburkus on October 11th, 2010 Good observation.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 15, 2010

Mark is Winning Workplaces’ Director of Content Development. .&# Check out the article and the Winning Workplaces website , it has great ideas, many written by one of our favorite bloggers Mark Harbeke. No Comment No comments yet Posting your comment. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 24, 2010

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? Now take action by finding a mentor or coach you respect and who will help you develop these character strengths. Which of these character strengths are most important to your success?

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Ethics McCarthy Godin Open-book 210

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Ted (not his real name) has developed a small, pocket-sized, laminated card that describes his values and has given the card to all of the employees of his company. I’d like to share three critical actions that I believe are necessary to impart your values and I think you will be inspired by and learn from his example.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 19, 2010

Government Accountability Office (GAO) developing a “key national indicators&# system that will be available online. In “ The Rise and Fall of GDP ,&# that appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Jon Gertner describes this effort. Gertner writes about the U.S. Last year I spoke at the GAO’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 7, 2010

For the latest developments and examples about how to boost connection, stay tuned to blog posts here and consider following my tweets on www.twitter.com/michaelstallard. The Connection Culture is ultimately grounded in character strengths and virtues. Learn more by reading the manifesto or go even deeper by reading our book.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 22, 2010

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Network Organization McCarthy Godin Middle Management 287

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 8, 2010

In hiring, Zappos has developed a process to identify individuals who have both competence and character that fits a healthy work culture. Not only will you learn about Hsieh’s thinking, you’ll see how he puts ideas into action. Hsieh and his colleagues at Zappos have made culture their top priority. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

If I owned that jewelry store I would encourage everyone on the staff to be intentional about developing heart, soul, mind and strength. Heart and soul are important because developing relationship excellence is necessary to sustain task excellence. What do I mean by heart and soul? Many customers can sense this.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

The Greek historian Heroditus who is referred to as the “father of history&# warned his fellow Athenians of developing hubris in his great work The Persian Wars. I know from my own experience how fear of losing the love of your life from something that’s out of your control develops a sense of humility. Collins is right.

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Collins McCarthy Godin Middle Management 170

Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 9, 2010

Yesterday, I spoke at an organizational development network conference on Long Island. Max Brown on their Real Recognition Radio program. What wonderful people to get to know. I encourage you to check out their work. It was a tremendous group with great energy and intelligence. I’m still buzzing from the experience.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership announces a penalty in Individual Development Plans are Worthless….if Lynn Dessert plants some thoughts about leadership development at Elephants at Work on Is Your Organization Teaching the Right Lessons to Build Executive Talent? if No Action is Taken. Extrinsic Motivation.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

If your organization lacks them, or if you feel new traditions could enrich teamwork, reinforce organizational values or enhance the culture, it is your job to engage others to create them. As a leader you must recognize the meaningful traditions in your organization and support them.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 26, 2010

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 7, 2010

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

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Article McCarthy Godin Middle Management 225

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 6, 2010

Strength of connection and trust develop over the time. This happens as people interact and get to know one another increasing each person’s credibility and reliability in the eyes of the other, and as intimacy develops. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 16, 2010

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Servant Leader McCarthy Godin Middle Management 239

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 9, 2010

Hello and welcome to the June 2010 Leadership Development Carnival – it is an absolute honor to be your host! Gilda thinks that public speaking is an essential success skill for leadership development yet many aspiring leaders still struggle with it. Nissim Ziv presents Teamwork Motivation: How to Motivate a Team?

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