Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Let me tell you about a new book that I’m recommending to leaders. It makes a great book for your leaders to read together as part of a book group. This book is relevant to your relationships outside of work too. As the definition states, appreciation is essential.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

This opportunity came about because a few principals in the Alpine School District had led their schools to create connection cultures and teachers, school staff and parents saw the positive results it produced. The inspiring story of a community losing and rebuilding connection is detailed in the award-winning book Dreamland by Sam Quinones.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 6, 2021

It will improve the overall level of positive relational connection across the whole team. The 2nd edition of our book Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared identity, Empathy, and Understanding at Work features a robust collection of practices you can employ that will boost connection among your team.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 8, 2014

Develop the Habit of Emphasizing Positives – The psychologist Barbara Frederickson found that individuals in the workplace were healthier at higher ratios of positive to negative emotions. Leaders boost positive emotions by providing affirmation and recognition.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 8, 2010

Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos, has written a thoughtful account of what he has learned from experiences in life, in business and from his studies of the fast growing field of positive psychology. ———— Note: FTC rules require I disclose that I received a free review copy of this book from Zappos.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 15, 2013

In the book Trust in Schools , Bryk and Schneider presented research that showed connection (or “relational trust,” as they called it) among teachers, administrators and parents had a positive effect on student learning.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 16, 2023

For nearly 20 years, we’ve been advocating for greater connection in the workplace and in life outside of work because we know the profound positive impact connection has on individuals and groups. We wholeheartedly agree with Dr. Murthy’s assessment.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Some end up in correctional institutions while others end up in leadership positions where they create dog-eat-dog cultures or cultures that are indifferent to human beings (this is opposed to Servant Leaders who create “Connection Cultures”).

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 2, 2016

Only recently, however, have scientists come to appreciate the positive influence gratitude has on human and organizational performance. . Neuroscience research has shown that positive environments improve the human brain’s ability to solve problems and think creatively. Three Actions You Can Take to Develop Gratitude as a Leader.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 15, 2010

For those of you who read Robert Morris’ book review and interview, you will see why I believe he is among the very best at what he does. Check out his book reviews and interviews at this link and you’ll see what what I mean. About Michael Find out about Michaels latest book, Fired Up or Burned Out.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 24, 2017

Our customer experience has always been positive. In early August I traveled to Seattle to attend a portion of Costco’s Annual Managers Meeting where I gave a keynote speech based on my book Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy and Understanding at Work. (In

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 24, 2012

The Navy achieved some impressive gains during Clark’s tenure as CNO and the naval leaders I’ve met or spoken with have praised his leadership and positive impact. Navy history, he had led changes that would have a positive effect on the U.S. By the time Clark retired as the second longest serving CNO in U.S. Read about it here.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 1, 2017

By intentionally making connections with others, you can become a catalyst to positive emotions. For more practices, download our free e-book, 100 Ways to Connect. Be a connection catalyst – Research has shown that the emotions of individuals and groups can spiral up or down. You May Also Enjoy: . Why We Connect.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 30, 2010

Seligman, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, founded the positive psychology movement when he became president of the American Psychological Association. Positive psychology has identified 24 character strengths that it believes — and a growing body of research shows — affect human flourishing.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 20, 2020

Separating ourselves because of COVID-19 comes at a time when America and many other nations are in the midst of an epidemic of loneliness whose antidote is greater positive social connection. reduce the emotional boost of positives. Reaching out to help others in need boosts neurochemicals that produce positive emotions.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 14, 2017

have co-authored a new book titled The Telomerase Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer. One positive factor that early research appears to show is that anything that makes people feel connected to others helps protect them from premature cellular aging.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 1, 2014

Nurture your network by sending articles, books and emails to people to show you’re thinking about them. Assume he or she is a winner and will become a positive force in your life. Have a point of view before you start a book or article and see if what you think is confirmed or refuted by the author. Read all the time.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

During the time the group discussed one chapter in a leadership book they were reading together. Studying great books is an ideal way to learn and grow, and to bring the team together. Read books and watch movies together that reinforce what you believe and point out behavior that is at odds with your values. Great idea.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Tom Peters and Robert Waterman called it “management by wandering around” or “MBWA” in their classic book In Search of Excellence. Historically, leaders have relied on their internal networks and intuition to assess employee engagement and strategic alignment.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 8, 2018

In our 2007 book, Fired Up or Burned Out , we wrote: “The bottom line is that connection is a necessity to any organization that aspires to achieve sustainable superior performance. It led us to develop the 100 Ways to Connect e-book (which you can get at no cost by signing up here ). You May Also Enjoy: .

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 14, 2016

Through this feedback, I realized that by communicating only positive, encouraging aspects of the employees’ performance, I was not doing what was best for them. To help with your journey, you can also download the 100 Ways to Connect e-book when you subscribe to the Connection Culture newsletter. You May Also Enjoy: .

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 2, 2017

As part of this, help us keep in mind the importance of our work by bringing in customers to share their positive stories about how our work made their lives better. Set aside time for us to get together to share what we are doing, get to know one another better, have fun and celebrate our progress.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 6, 2018

chief medical officer for Behavioral Health at Cigna pointed out: “There is an inherent link between loneliness and the workplace, with employers in a unique position to be a critical part of the solution. In releasing the results, Douglas Nemecek, M.D., The superpower of connection only comes where mutuality exists.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Some of our favorite books deal with this topic. In The Upside of Adversity , Os Hillman writes about how suffering from divorce and financial struggles shaped him in positive ways. About Michael Find out about Michaels latest book, Fired Up or Burned Out. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 13, 2016

In my next article in this series, I’ll look at the assertive individual, including his or her attitudes, language and behavior, and how it has a positive impact on individual and group performance. Haugk for their book Speaking the Truth in Love which inspired this article and series. Application. Koch and Kenneth C.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 19, 2011

In other words, when the members of a group feel positive emotions related to being understood, respected, appreciated, and included by their group’s leaders and fellow members, it forms a bond that strengthens cooperation and commitment among group members.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 8, 2016

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. To get started, download the free 28-page 100 Ways to Connect e-book.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 20, 2011

Book stores and magazine stands are full of titles that promise to unlock the secrets of happiness. Positive psychology courses are all the rage on college campuses across America. Happiness is much sought after these days.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 15, 2010

.&# The Leader to Leader Institute was founded by the late Peter Drucker and is headed by Frances Hesselbein , two individuals whom Jason and I respect and admire for their competence, character and positive contributions to society. About Michael Find out about Michaels latest book, Fired Up or Burned Out.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 5, 2010

Learn how to get the most out of blogs, books, seminars and other resources, whether the subject is management, leadership or any other self-improvement effort, the process for using the information is the same. Eliminating negative has a greater impact than accentuated positive. But the most important thing has stayed the same.&#

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 5, 2019

People who are traumatized may suffer damage to part of the brain that can lead to emotional shutdown, as described in the insightful book Untangling the Mind: Why We Behave the Way We Do by Dr. Ted George, a neuroscientist and psychiatrist. Trauma makes people more vulnerable to stress and feeling threatened. Encouraging Signs.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 11, 2016

Recognizing the positive effect that a strong sense of connection in a culture has on employees, ABC News senior management formed a committee to think “out of the box” about ways to show people they are appreciated, encourage them to take breaks for self-care, and offer settings for them to connect with colleagues.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Within a matter of hours following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, aircraft carriers, Aegis destroyers, and cruisers were in position to protect America’s shores. About Michael Find out about Michaels latest book, Fired Up or Burned Out. At the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Military Gamification in Everything?

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Challenging Leadership Position. When word arrived that she had inherited the throne after her stepsister Queen Mary’s death, Elizabeth slipped the queen’s ring on her finger, kneeled, and stated a passage from the book of Psalms: “the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes” (Ps.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 5, 2010

I profiled Wooden as a role model who we can all learn from in my book Fired Up or Burned Out. In John Wooden’s honor, I’m posting the following excerpts from my book: Connection and the Legend So often in life, good things bloom from the seeds of hardship. I always sit. his former players. but every time he tells us no.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

Even my own mother who lives in Bristol, Virginia sings the praises of the local Chick-fil-A for their good people and positive influence on the local community. About Michael Find out about Michaels latest book, Fired Up or Burned Out. I’ve done some due diligence and feel highly confident that Chick-fil-A is the real deal.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 19, 2015

With a mop of curly hair, polite demeanor, and introverted personality (he described book reading as one of his favorite forms of relaxation), Puyol did not fit the stereotype of a footballer, much less a leader. Even before he was named club captain, Puyol had a positive influence on his teammates. But looks can be deceiving.

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