Michael Lee Stallard

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3 Ways Pixar Gains Competitive Advantage from Its Culture

Michael Lee Stallard

Encourage self-expression and diversity of thought. The best ideas can come from anyone in the company so leaders must add to the environment whatever encourages self-expression and diversity of thought. Senior business leaders are wise to follow Catmull’s example. Not so at Pixar.

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How to Improve Your Organization’s Culture Through Employee Connections

Michael Lee Stallard

For example, when you first join a team at work, you expect to be respected. For example, do team members understand that the quality of connection can affect the level of cooperation and collaboration? Another obstacle some businesses face is successfully training others about diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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Leading with Character: Creativity

Michael Lee Stallard

A simple example is a suggestion box where people are invited to submit ideas. Examples of Creativity in Action. An example of such an idea is “Styleyes” a computer aided system, pairing customers with ideal frames to fit appearance and lifestyle. Consciously build diverse teams.

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TCU’s Humility Improves Odds of Success

Michael Lee Stallard

The CAC consists of approximately 60 individuals with diverse backgrounds from across the U.S. Leaders can follow TCU’s example by being intentional about keeping people in the loop. The 3-step process is wisdom in action because it captures the thinking of individuals who have diverse experiences, thinking styles and ideas.

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Frances Hesselbein: A Leader of Leaders, Who Cared For People First

Michael Lee Stallard

As one of the best examples of a leader who connected with people and cultivated a culture of connection, Frances is profiled in both of my books, Connection Culture and Fired Up or Burned Out. Her friendship and example as a leader inspire me to “shine a light” through my work and in how I interact with others. And work they did!

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