Michael Lee Stallard

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Leading with Character: Creativity

Michael Lee Stallard

Definition of Creativity. Creativity is thinking of novel and productive ways to conceptualize and do things. Why Creativity Matters. Creativity is essential for innovation. Exercising creativity to continuously improve by finding new and better ways of serving clients is something we must always strive to do.

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Two is the Magic Number: A New Science of Creativity

Michael Lee Stallard

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Two is the Magic Number: A New Science of Creativity Published by Michael Lee Stallard on September 15, 2010 10:08 am under connection culture A thought leader whose work I follow closely is my friend Joshua Wolf Shenk.

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Learn About the Power of Connection at the ATD 2021 International Conference

Michael Lee Stallard

Is the relational culture of your group sabotaging creativity and innovation? I’ll also share which attitudes, language, and behaviors increase creative conversations and fuel innovation. I’ll also share which attitudes, language, and behaviors increase creative conversations and fuel innovation.

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Join Me at Virtual LeaderCon

Michael Lee Stallard

I will be speaking on September 24th about how to reignite your team’s passion, creativity and productivity through connection. We are all facing new challenges in the rapidly changing workplace and in this free, virtual event we will be providing real and actionable solutions that address these challenges. Sign up here.

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The Mosaic That is Innovation: New Article in TD Magazine

Michael Lee Stallard

In a new article published by TD magazine, my co-author Katharine Stallard and I explore how connection contributes to innovation by examining the creative process surrounding the hit Broadway production Hamilton. One way to foster innovation is to encourage connection in our work cultures.

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A “Must-Read” on Innovation

Michael Lee Stallard

David Burkus’ new book, The Myths of Creativity: The Truth About How Innovative Companies and People Generate Great Ideas , is among the best business books I’ve read this year. I liked the way Burkus organized the book into ten myths about creativity including the Eureka Myth, the Lone Creator Myth and the Constraints Myth.

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3 Ways Pixar Gains Competitive Advantage from Its Culture

Michael Lee Stallard

Ed Catmull, President of Pixar Animation and Walt Disney Animation Studios, describes what he’s learned about leadership and corporate culture in his excellent new book, Creativity, Inc.: Catmull understands that creativity and innovation are maximized in a community with a rich marketplace of ideas.