Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 5, 2021

Extended family members couldn’t be on hand to welcome a newborn child, graduates in 2020 didn’t get to cross a stage and receive their diploma to the cheers of the proud audience, and colleagues weren’t together to celebrate the completion of a major project or encourage one another during challenging times.

Self-aware 332

Self-aware Stress Environment Long-term 332

Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 29, 2018

While I was in Seattle, I heard a senior leader at Costco tell the audience of managers that “connection is at the heart of our culture at Costco.” Costco was named America’s best employer last year in a Forbes/Statista research study of 30,000 employees.

Management 199

Management Competitive Advantage Seminar Review 199

Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 30, 2013

Some years ago I gave a presentation on Connection Cultures at the Innovation Council.

Venture Capitalist 170

Venture Capitalist Leadership Rogers Open-book 170

Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 21, 2015

Twyla taught me how to emotionally connect with an audience. When I left Wall Street to write a book and begin public speaking and teaching, I needed the help of Twyla Thompson, a top acting coach at the Actors Institute. She had me do exercises that included speaking to a group of acting students.

Leadership 150

Leadership Career Mentor Competitive Advantage 150

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 19, 2010

Jason Pankau and I are excited about this opportunity to work with yet another world-class partner to take our work and ideas on The Connection Culture from our book Fired Up or Burned Out to a new audience. Organizations today are in desperate need of improving employee engagement and strategic alignment.

Film 207

Film Video McCarthy Godin 207

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

As always, John connected with the audience. . - When you connect it takes you to a higher plain of communication. Connections happen when you open up your life rather than keeping people at a distance. His warmth, humor, humility and wisdom are truly exceptional.

McCarthy 186

McCarthy Open-book Godin Middle Management 186

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

Dan told the audience that he recently committed to his father, Chick-fil-A founder S. 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.

Due Diligence 186

Due Diligence Competitive Advantage McCarthy Godin 186

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 30, 2010

My wife and I were among the many enthusiastic audience members who expressed our appreciation with a standing ovation at the show’s conclusion. To my great surprise, Lombardi was enthralling and inspiring. What first stood out to me about the show was its supurb acting.

Self-aware 255

Self-aware McCarthy Godin Commitment 255

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 10, 2010

The audience responded with tentative laughter. They weren’t quite sure what to make of Goodnight. Like Collins, I have known and written about many great leaders who experienced adversity that made them better leaders.

Collins 207

Collins Open-book McCarthy Software 207