Michael Lee Stallard

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Boost Employee Engagement Globally

Michael Lee Stallard

We’re delighted to announce that next year I’ll be teaching workshops on leadership, teamwork, employee engagement, productivity, innovation and Connection Cultures at the Institute for Management Studies (IMS) in Amsterdam, Brussels, Edinburgh and London. (Stateside I’ll be teaching sessions in 2011 for IMS in Atlanta, Boston, (..)

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Leadership Posts from Top Bloggers

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®. Here’s something for all managers to think about… what’s the best way to “help&# your employees? It’s on Jan. Register here.

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Motivate with a Memorable “Vision Phrase” that Matters

Michael Lee Stallard

Andy Dalton, a 2011 TCU graduate who is quarterback and a member of the Cincinnati Bengals’ leadership team, is another fine example. McCarter and his colleagues have helped transform Shreveport, La., and they are presently rolling out their program in Washington, D.C. Dalton played a part in restoring the team’s competitiveness.

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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. In this culture, most people feel controlled by one of more of the following: autocratic leaders, micro-management, too many rules and/or bureaucracy.

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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. Feedback from the survey helps hold managers and leaders accountable.

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Leaders: Use stories to help achieve sustainable superior performance

Michael Lee Stallard

Led by Dr. Pardes from 2000 until 2011, the inspired people of New York-Presbyterian propelled their hospital to be recognized as one of the top hospitals in America for patient care, management and consistent profitability. When you: 1. Connect people with your vision, 2. Connect people with your leadership values, and 3.

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3 Practices to Protect Your People from Toxic Stress and Burnout

Michael Lee Stallard

By combining Value in the culture along with sound management practices, Dr. Pardes and his leadership team turned around the hospital system. billion in 2011. To extend the feeling of connection outward beyond the staff, he encouraged members to memorize the names of patients as well as their family members. billion in 1999 to $3.7

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