Michael Lee Stallard

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Protecting Employees from Covid-19 through Connection

Michael Lee Stallard

The bond people experience makes it more likely they care about others, and will act and contribute in ways that benefit the group. In cultures of connection, however, the communal bond makes it more likely people will be diligent about complying with the protective practices. ? Cultivating Connection in a Work Culture.

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How to Improve Your Organization’s Culture Through Employee Connections

Michael Lee Stallard

Article Published by Forbes I believe it’s wise for leaders to develop their organizational culture by being intentional about strengthening the bonds of connection and trust among leaders and employees.

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From Boston, to West, TX to the NCAA Final

Michael Lee Stallard

Connection is the bond among individuals in a group that moves them to care for and help the group and its members. The power of human connection to unite, inspire and heal has been on full display of late in West, Texas; Boston; and at the NCAA men’s basketball final. To learn more, check out the articles below.

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Protecting Remote Workers’ Productivity and Performance

Michael Lee Stallard

As we describe in our book Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy, and Understanding at Work , in a culture of indifference people are so focused on tasks that they fail to develop supportive relationships and bonds of connection that are necessary to thrive and do their best work for a sustained period of time.

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Look for the Three Social Cultures

Michael Lee Stallard

In connection cultures the bond among people overcomes differences that historically divided people. Unlike cultures of control and indifference, in a connection culture people care about others, they invest time to develop healthy relationships, and they care about their work because it benefits other human beings.

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Rekindling the Inner Flame in Others, and in Ourselves

Michael Lee Stallard

A bond of connection formed between them that would last until MacKenna passed away almost 20 years later. Throughout the outplacement process, Conant was struck by how MacKenna was fully present, listened intently and earnestly, and genuinely wanted to be of help. He felt honored by MacKenna.

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The #1 Obstacle to Great Workplace Culture

Michael Lee Stallard

That bond of connection boosts employee engagement and organizational performance. In a culture infused with connection, leaders communicate an inspiring vision, value people as human beings and give people a voice. I’ve written about many examples, including Costco , the rock band U2 and Alan Mulally’s turnaround of Ford Motor Company.

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