Michael Lee Stallard

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Motivate with a Memorable “Vision Phrase” that Matters

Michael Lee Stallard

Take for example Mack McCarter, founder and a leader of Community Renewal International, a not-for-profit organization that helps rebuild safe and caring communities through the restoration of personal relationships and trust. Goodness is reflected in organizations that help and serve people. Make It Matter. When you: 1.

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3 Factors That Make Costco America’s Best Employer

Michael Lee Stallard

organizations, asking them questions about their work experience. 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. It provides a model corporate culture that other organizations should strive to emulate.

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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). Before we pose the questions, though, let us share a story that illuminates why contemplating them is so valuable. This article was coauthored by Katharine P.

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Leaders: Use stories to help achieve sustainable superior performance

Michael Lee Stallard

Identify and tell stories about the people your organization serves. Many healthcare organizations do this by sharing the stories of how their work helped former patients and their families. Although many CEOs of huge organizations would see this as inefficient, Dr. Pardes understood that walking the talk sent a powerful message.

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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. People are more committed and loyal to an organization that is ethical. You May Also Enjoy. 3 Lessons from the Attack on Amazon.

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3 Practices to Protect Your People from Toxic Stress and Burnout

Michael Lee Stallard

The best practices of leading healthcare organizations and recent scientific research provide evidence that an organizational culture which fosters connection among people positively affects human productivity, wellness, wellbeing and overall performance. greater employee participation in efforts to innovate. Communicate an Inspiring Vision.

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

Michael Lee Stallard

Left unchecked, the deficiency of connection today presents widespread risks not just to individuals but to organizations. One might assume that the higher up the organization you go, the more connected you feel, but that isn’t necessarily the case. From a biological standpoint, social connection is a primal human need.

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