Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 31, 2010

It is consistent with our research where we heard respondents consistently use the terms “connect&# or “feel connected&# to describe the emotions they experience in relation to their organization’s identity, the people they work with and their day-to-day work. I like this definition. I like this definition.

Conference 240

Conference Definition McCarthy Godin 240

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. So what are you waiting for? Just connect.

Social Capital 284

Social Capital McCarthy Godin Committee 284

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Organizations that have heart and soul enrich their owners, customers and communities in both economic and non-economic ways. As a means of connecting the store with the broader community, I would welcome local non-profit organizations to use my space in the evenings for events such as fundraisers. I appreciate it.

Customer Loyalty 239

Customer Loyalty McCarthy Godin Self-aware 239

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 18, 2010

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. Michael Lee Stallard on October 19th, 2010 Brian, It can indeed! Here’s the link: [link] Leadership Development Carnival on November 9th, 2010 [.] Posting your comment.

Servant Leader 356

Servant Leader Bond Mentor McCarthy 356

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

3 Comments so far John Halter on November 6th, 2010 Great post! Kevin on November 9th, 2010 Outstanding communication–thanks for sharing. The world would be a better place if organizations engaged their employees on these principles. The Employee Factor on November 9th, 2010 [.] Does Your Manager Know Your Story?

McCarthy 281

McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 281

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 15, 2010

Recently, I learned that MichaelLeeStallard.com was recognized as one of the top ten blogs on leadership by an organization that ranks blogs. 1 Comment so far Samantha on July 20th, 2010 Congratulations Michael – and very well-deserved on all counts too! I think your daughters should dance with you. Posting your comment.

Blog 246

Blog Leadership McCarthy Godin 246

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 16, 2010

Meta Log in Entries RSS Comments RSS WordPress.org Copyright © 2010 Michael Lee Stallard To learn more, watch the following video series of Jason Pankau teaching a workshop on Connection Cultures for Churches. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

Servant Leader 239

Servant Leader McCarthy Godin Middle Management 239

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Meta Log in Entries RSS Comments RSS WordPress.org Copyright © 2010 Michael Lee Stallard 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. Military Gamification in Everything?

Webinar 231

Webinar McCarthy Godin Middle Management 231

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 9, 2010

Lafley have in common Published by Michael Lee Stallard on May 9, 2010 10:35 am under E Pluribus Partners , Uncategorized , connection culture , webcasts Jobs, Catmull and Lafley connect with employees of their respective organizations, although they do so in distinctly unique ways. Military Gamification in Everything?

Webinar 186

Webinar McCarthy Godin Middle Management 186

Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 14, 2010

In “ Detroit Goes from Gloom to Economic Bright Spot ,&# Bill Vlasic writes that the American automobile manufacturers are emerging from a near-death experience as leaner, more grounded, humbler, and more long-term oriented organizations. This applies to organizations as well as to individuals. How does humility help us thrive?

Self-aware 275

Self-aware Long-term McCarthy Godin 275

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 19, 2010

Skillsoft has 10 million licensed users that represent 55 percent of the Fortune 500 and 24 percent of the Global 2000 organizations in business, government, and education. Organizations today are in desperate need of improving employee engagement and strategic alignment. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling?

Film 207

Film Video McCarthy Godin 207

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Military Published by Michael Lee Stallard on November 20, 2010 10:09 am under E Pluribus Partners , Uncategorized , connection culture , employee engagement , knowledge flow “ Doctrine Man ,&# a popular cartoon on facebook, has, in essence, become a means to boost the Connection Culture element of Voice in the U.S. .&#

McCarthy 210

McCarthy Godin Middle Management Open-book 210

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 17, 2010

In our work, we recommend that leaders of organizations promote the universal character values celebrated by religious thinkers and moral philosophers throughout history. What specific rules of engagement or behaviors would a leader or organization support to further “sustainable values&# ? Military Gamification in Everything?

Self-aware 278

Self-aware Teamwork Open-book Emotional Intelligence 278

Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 8, 2010

You may find all that is necessary is to speak with your supervisor about making changes to your present job or something more may be required such as moving to a different job or business unit in your organization, or, in the the most extreme instances, changing careers altogether. Great post! Thanks for the words!

Drucker 286

Drucker Wilde McCarthy Godin 286

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. Meta Log in Entries RSS Comments RSS WordPress.org Copyright © 2010 Michael Lee Stallard Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling?

Cooper 218

Cooper McCarthy Godin Middle Management 218

Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 18, 2012

By 2010, nearly 27 percent had just one person. A 2010 AARP survey found that 35 percent of adults older than 45 were chronically lonely as opposed to 20 percent a decade earlier. A 2010 Hoover Institute paper stated in 1950 the U.S. ” The rise in loneliness has led to an explosion in the number of paid confidants. .

Conference 329

Conference Training Open-book Article 329

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 5, 2010

Does your organization act like one body? Does your organization act like one body? Great leaders increase strategic alignment by making it clear that “we&# are one organization. They find ways to make members feel proud of the overall organization. Does Catmull’s description fit your organization?

Competitive Advantage 186

Competitive Advantage McCarthy Godin Definition 186

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 18, 2010

Published by Michael Lee Stallard on June 18, 2010 09:30 am under E Pluribus Partners , Media Appearances , connection culture , employee engagement Today, The Economic Times in India published an article I wrote about Jim Goodnight and SAS Institute. A relative degree of job security distinguishes SAS from other organizations.

Conference 261

Conference Bottom-up Software Long-term 261

Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 20, 2010

Starbucks partners were gathering there for a walk (see picture above) to raise money for a non-profit organization. Why not let employees vote for a local charity and organize an outing to help them. 2 Comments so far kavitha on April 27th, 2010 Empowerment could also be used to boost employee engagement. What a simple idea!

Decentralization 218

Decentralization McCarthy Godin Conference 218

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?

McCarthy 220

McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 220

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 11, 2010

We have podcasts and webcasts scheduled with organizations including Giant Impact (TBD), the New Talent Management Network (11/16) and the Corporate Executive Board’s Toolbox for HR (10/20). Meta Log in Entries RSS Comments RSS WordPress.org Copyright © 2010 Michael Lee Stallard Here’s the link.

Article 210

Article Human Capital Talent Management McCarthy 210

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 7, 2010

This definition is consistent with our research at E Pluribus Partners where we frequently heard respondents use the terms “connect&# or “feel connected&# to describe the emotions they experience in relation to their organization’s identity, the people they work with and their day-to-day work. .&# why is everyone smiling?

Conference 199

Conference Definition McCarthy Godin 199

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit MichaelLeeStallard.com on Newstex Published by Michael Lee Stallard on October 25, 2010 03:39 pm under Media Appearances , Uncategorized Newstex just added MichaelLeeStallard.com to its sources of authoritative content.

McCarthy 150

McCarthy Godin Middle Management Content 150

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Posts from Top Leadership Bloggers Published by Michael Lee Stallard on October 9, 2010 04:47 pm under employee engagement Check out this sampling of posts from top leadership bloggers as part of a leadership carnival hosted by Mary Jo Asmus.

Leadership 244

Leadership McCarthy Gilbert Sample 244

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.

Reputation 186

Reputation Competitive Advantage McCarthy Godin 186

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

First created in 2010, the video combined inspirational music and footage of hundreds of survivors and supporters. When the people in an organization come together to serve a cause greater than themselves, they experience what researchers have described as “helpers’ high.” Find a cause for your company to support.

Video 304

Video Self-aware Team Building Energy 304

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

It was an inspiring message and he is genuine and clearly passionate about the organization, its people, customers and what it represents. Truett Cathy, to keep the company private which will help preserve the values of this great organization. Dan told the audience that he recently committed to his father, Chick-fil-A founder S.

Due Diligence 186

Due Diligence Competitive Advantage McCarthy Godin 186

Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 9, 2010

What I found so enthralling was that he described what was possible, a better work culture and an organization where people thrived individually and collectively. Meta Log in Entries RSS Comments RSS WordPress.org Copyright © 2010 Michael Lee Stallard I still have the audio tapes from his lectures! why is everyone smiling?

Blog 199

Blog Leadership McCarthy Godin 199

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 10, 2010

The “Connection + Contract&# approach applies to “internal contracts&# inside your organization too. 2 Comments so far davidburkus on October 11th, 2010 Good observation. 2 Comments so far davidburkus on October 11th, 2010 Good observation. Michael Lee Stallard on October 13th, 2010 Good point David.

Ethics 199

Ethics McCarthy Godin Middle Management 199

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 24, 2010

We also teach leaders that disrespectful behavior is intolerable because it reduces “Human Value&# in a culture, and leaders and/or individual contributors who exhibit disrespectful behavior need to be removed from the organization if they fail to change. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling?

Ethics 210

Ethics McCarthy Godin Open-book 210

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 6, 2010

Several studies support that this connection that develops trust is the most or among the most significant factors affecting the performance of organizations. The bottom line is that when it comes to human beings and organizations, trust and connection = life and flourishing whereas distrust and relational isolation = death and dysfunction.

Policies 170

Policies McCarthy Bottom-up Godin 170

Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 23, 2010

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. 1 Comment so far Renata on April 23rd, 2010 Michael, Horniman’s video makes a lot of sense. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling?

Leadership 186

Leadership Ethics McCarthy Godin 186

Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 15, 2010

Start trying these Micro-Connections out and watch what happens.Over time you will be energized and you’ll build trust and esprit de corps in your organization. Meta Log in Entries RSS Comments RSS WordPress.org Copyright © 2010 Michael Lee Stallard Little things can make a big difference. Military Gamification in Everything?

Energy 191

Energy McCarthy Godin Middle Management 191

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 3, 2010

Published by Michael Lee Stallard on May 3, 2010 05:37 am under E Pluribus Partners , connection culture , employee engagement In the current season of the show “24,&# the President of the United States is about to uncharacteristically agree to cover up a murder for the sake of a peace treaty. How have you been influenced in this area?

Ethics 170

Ethics McCarthy Godin Middle Management 170

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. Posting your comment.

Leadership 210

Leadership Wilde Ingham McCarthy 210

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 23, 2010

Long-term research by the Gallup Organization shows that 75 percent of American workers are disengaged and 15 percent of this group are so disengaged they regularly work against their organization’s goals. Organizations with aligned and engaged employees clearly have a competitive edge. Few leaders are strong in these areas.

Long-term 207

Long-term Consensus Class Follow-up 207

Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Research from two well-respected organizations makes it clear that we have a big collective blind spot that’s dragging down productivity, innovation and economic performance. SAS Institute, the world’s largest privately-held software business, was recognized this year as number one on Fortune’s “Best Places to Work” list for 2010.

Leadership 400

Leadership Six Sigma Competitive Advantage Consensus 400