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SkillSoft to Film Videos on Employee Engagement, Strategic Alignment

Michael Lee Stallard

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. why is everyone smiling?

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John Maxwell on Connection

Michael Lee Stallard

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. why is everyone smiling?

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Relationship Excellence: Chick-fil-A's Competitive Edge

Michael Lee Stallard

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.

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Vince Lombardi on Broadway?

Michael Lee Stallard

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. why is everyone smiling?

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Your New Idea Is Worthless Unless You Know How to Sell It

Harvard Business Review

The talk in your organization focuses relentlessly on generating innovative, disruptive ideas. I encourage you to read David Burkus’ article on the factors that increase the likelihood that your innovative idea will be adopted. It’s equally about managing the first impression of your idea. Innovation Book.

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4 Ways to Help Different Generations Share Wisdom at Work

Harvard Business Review

But what about identifying and publicly recognizing them so they can share that wisdom with a larger audience in the company? Think about how your company can start institutionalizing wisdom and leveraging it, along with creativity and innovation, for greater inspiration and success. Get inspired by graduation season.

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Has SAS's Jim Goodnight Cracked the Code On Corporate Culture?

Michael Lee Stallard

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. why is everyone smiling?

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