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Servant Leaders Outperform Because They Connect

Michael Lee Stallard

Connection is defined as a bond that exists among a group of people based on shared identity, empathy and understanding that moves self–centered individuals toward group-centered membership. 4 Comments so far Brian Oates on October 18th, 2010 Interesting to see this happen in the military which seeped in a couple hundred years of tradition.

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Is Your Boss A Psychopath? | Rich Gee Group

Rich Gee Group

In it, he relates certain descriptions of a ‘subclinical psychopath’ — one who is not overtly violent: “They’re the charming predators who, unable to form real emotional bonds, find and use vulnerable women for sex and money (and inevitably abandon them). Establish A Contract With Your Team. Unported License.

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The Conference Board: Employee Engagement = Connections

Michael Lee Stallard

In our book Fired Up or Burned Out and in The Connection Culture Manifesto , we identify and describe the “force of connection&# as “a bond based on shared identity, empathy and understanding that moves self-centered individuals toward group-centered membership.&# Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling?

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Research: Employee Engagement = Connections

Michael Lee Stallard

In our book Fired Up or Burned Out and in The Connection Culture Manifesto , we identify and describe the “force of connection&# as “a bond based on shared identity , empathy and understanding that moves self-centered individuals toward group-centered membership.&# Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling?

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Why Don't We Hug More? | Rich Gee Group

Rich Gee Group

You hit my point exactly – a good hug between people transfers something, a closeness, a bond. Rich Gee 12.20.10 at 8:39 AM Tim – I think I hit a place in your heart (and mind) with this one. I always love your comments! Happy holidays! – Rich Tim Trent 12.20.10 at 9:00 AM It has to be experienced, Rich. Unported License.

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Why Networking Is Dead – Part Two.

Rich Gee Group

Each subsequent question, follow-up question, and connection will build a stronger friendship bond between you. Once you make the ‘connection’, you begin to build a rapport of trust between you and the person your connecting with. It might be an article, a web site, an acquaintance you might know — to give to them at a later date.

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More Evidence: Trust and Connection=Life, Distrust and Isolation=Death

Michael Lee Stallard

The best policies, like good preschool and military service, fortify emotional bonds.” 2 Comments so far Kavita on May 10th, 2010 Trust is an essential element at a workplace. Leaders therefore need to be trustworthy for employees to trust them 50 Tips for Being Happier at Work | Business Pundit on May 11th, 2010 [.]

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