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David Zinger's “Zengage”

Michael Lee Stallard

Taking time to reflect on each thought and how it applies to one’s life, produces a complex yet simple and elegant mosaic of greater insight, self awareness and balance. With each page, David unwraps a single thought, a tile, if you will, and places it before us. Check out Zengage at this link. why is everyone smiling?

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When Good Blooms from Gloom

Michael Lee Stallard

Facing difficulties, we are more likely to reach out to God and to our family and friends for help rather than see ourselves as self-sufficient. The negativism of today can influence us so that, without our even being aware, we get caught up in it (a condition that sociologists describe as “emotional contagion&# ).

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Free Download: Best-Selling Book on Leadership, Employee Engagement

Michael Lee Stallard

Finally, if you’re aware of leaders or practices around the world that increase connection, I would be grateful to hear from you about them. I also recommend you take a look at the free e-book. It’s a popular introduction to the Connection Culture framework and has been downloaded now more than 10,000 times.

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Vince Lombardi on Broadway?

Michael Lee Stallard

Like America during the post-World War II period, Lombardi had supreme self-confidence and a driving passion to win in life. Instead, what emerges by the end of the show is a surprising and moving story of how Vince and Marie committed to love one another despite their awareness of each other’s flaws. why is everyone smiling?

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How To Say No.

Rich Gee Group

Because most requests have a tinge of self-esteem built into them — you have to keep it up while letting them down easy. But let them down gently and quickly — again, a lot of their self-esteem and work is bundled up into the idea — and it will take a major hit. But you just can’t do it NOW. Rich Gee 01.17.11 Bravo for you.

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To Impart Your Values

Michael Lee Stallard

This shared practice also helps maintain awareness of and reinforce the importance of Ted’s values. The material they covered the day of my visit was on the value that is most important to Ted: caring about people. Studying great books is an ideal way to learn and grow, and to bring the team together. I don’t agree. Both are critical.

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What Are “Sustainable Values”?

Michael Lee Stallard

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