Michael Lee Stallard

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Rekindling the Inner Flame in Others, and in Ourselves

Michael Lee Stallard

Doug Conant’s Story: Being Honored and Honoring Others Doug Conant is the leader who turned around Campbell Soup Company when he served as President and CEO (2001-2011). He is now an author, speaker, teacher and executive coach at Conant Leadership.

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Michael Lee Stallard

To start off, are you looking for something that will stretch you as a leader in 2011? Join Scott for a free teleseminar on Charting Your Course for 2011 with a Life GPS®. Wally Bock provides an answer to the question with Why People would Rather Plan Than Execute , at Three Star Leadership. I wish you all the best in 2011!

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3 Factors That Make Costco America’s Best Employer

Michael Lee Stallard

I’ve spoken with Jim Sinegal, Costco’s co-founder and CEO from 1983 to 2011, and interacted with Ryan Watkins, a young Costco warehouse manager across the country in Oregon. The fact that Costco’s senior executives started out working on the front lines in warehouses is a testament to upward career mobility.

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Pfizer’s Straight Talk on Culture

Michael Lee Stallard

You can see evidence of Pfizer’s commitment in Ian Read’s letter to stakeholders the year after he became CEO: In 2011, we thoroughly explored what our culture is and how it needs to evolve. Pfizer, the multinational pharmaceutical giant, has become increasingly intentional about shaping its culture.

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America’s Loneliness Epidemic: A Hidden Systemic Risk to Organizations

Michael Lee Stallard

In contrast, studies have shown that “disconnection” is unhealthy for individuals: Loneliness is associated with poorer cognitive performance , including poorer executive function and social cognition. Loneliness may impair executive control and self-regulation , including with respect to greater smoking and alcohol consumption.

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