Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Later this week at the United Nations, several organizations are gathering to talk about serving a cause greater than self. The conference is organized by the Foundation for Social Change, a group that is lead by super connector Louise Guido. I’m encouraged to see that more companies are doing these types of service projects.

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Conference McCarthy Godin Middle Management 265

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 22, 2010

The results were compiled in an e-book entitled The Top Tens of Employee Engagement. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Network Organization McCarthy Godin Middle Management 287

Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 23, 2010

No doubt the business school’s culture benefits from Alec Horniman’s wisdom as a thought leader in the fields of leadership, organizations, change and ethics. Take a look at the excellent video of Dr. Horniman discussing the importance of ethics in business and you’ll see what I mean. why is everyone smiling?

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Leadership Ethics McCarthy Godin 186

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 16, 2010

To learn more, watch the following video series of Jason Pankau teaching a workshop on Connection Cultures for Churches. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

Servant Leader 239

Servant Leader McCarthy Godin Middle Management 239

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Do Women Bring More Happiness to Families, Greater Effectiveness to Organizations? The bottom line here is that if you are a leader you would be wise to make certain women are well-represented throughout your organization.

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Sports McCarthy Bottom-up Godin 347

Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 31, 2010

It is consistent with our research where we heard respondents consistently use the terms “connect&# or “feel connected&# to describe the emotions they experience in relation to their organization’s identity, the people they work with and their day-to-day work. I like this definition. why is everyone smiling?

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Conference Definition McCarthy Godin 240

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 9, 2010

Lafley have in common Published by Michael Lee Stallard on May 9, 2010 10:35 am under E Pluribus Partners , Uncategorized , connection culture , webcasts Jobs, Catmull and Lafley connect with employees of their respective organizations, although they do so in distinctly unique ways. You can learn more about it at this link.

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Webinar McCarthy Godin Middle Management 186

Lead on Purpose

APRIL 20, 2010

— The Product Management Perspective: Product managers are in a prime position to provide value to their organizations. To the extent you guide your company to create and sell the right products and services for your market, you will become the hero of your organization. What significance do you bring to the table?

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Now this may sound bleak to some but for wise leaders and organizations it presents a huge opportunity. Finally, on a bright note, the Gallup Organization published research that established a causal link between employee engagement and favorable business outcomes. Below, I’ll explain. why is everyone smiling?

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Conference Report Human Capital McCarthy 293

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

The world would be a better place if organizations engaged their employees on these principles. These are really useful thoughts that can be used by everyone. Kevin on November 9th, 2010 Outstanding communication–thanks for sharing. Does Your Manager Know Your Story? | The Employee Factor on November 9th, 2010 [.]

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McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 281

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 15, 2010

Recently, I learned that MichaelLeeStallard.com was recognized as one of the top ten blogs on leadership by an organization that ranks blogs. Earlier this year, our blog received a similar honor from Jurgen Noop. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Blog Leadership McCarthy Godin 246

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Free Connection and Employee Engagement Webinar Oct. 21 and for individuals in Pacific time zones on Oct. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Webinar McCarthy Godin Middle Management 231

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 10, 2010

The “Connection + Contract&# approach applies to “internal contracts&# inside your organization too. I’ve also noticed that the more a company stresses its ethical policies…the more ethical problems it seems to have. 2 Comments so far davidburkus on October 11th, 2010 Good observation.

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Ethics McCarthy Godin Middle Management 199

Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 20, 2010

A few common methods include: The number of people reporting up through the organization The quantity or amount of product or services produced The “bottom line&# or income produced by the company The number of links, references or accolades to the leader or the organization Other methods that focus on things and not people.

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Leadership Bottom-up Long-term Taylorism 170

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 19, 2010

Skillsoft has 10 million licensed users that represent 55 percent of the Fortune 500 and 24 percent of the Global 2000 organizations in business, government, and education. Organizations today are in desperate need of improving employee engagement and strategic alignment. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Film Video McCarthy Godin 207

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Voice exists in an organization when everyone seeks the ideas and opinions of other, shares their opinions honestly and safeguards relational connections. Voice strengthens organizations in three ways. Voice reflects a culture that values humility, open-mindedness, curiosity, continuous learning and experimentation.

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McCarthy Godin Middle Management Open-book 210

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 25, 2010

The organization provides real-time news and commentary collected from the world’s best online and offline sources to customers who need information but don’t have time to gather it from a myriad of places. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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McCarthy Godin Middle Management Content 150

Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

They imply authority (or lack thereof) within an organization. Leader, on the other hand, implies someone who’s out in front setting the direction for a group or an an organization. Seth Godin covers this concept nicely in his book Tribes. They give outsiders a feel for who we are and what we do.

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Management Godin Marketing Blog 169

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 20, 2010

Now What? &# Chan’s work fits well with our mission to develop strength of character and connection in organizations (you can learn why we believe character strengths are so important for individual, organizational and societal health in the Connection Culture Manifesto that was published by changethis.com). why is everyone smiling?

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McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 220

Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 25, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Real Dysfunction Today, Hidden in Plain Sight Published by Michael Lee Stallard on August 25, 2010 04:42 pm under Uncategorized Many individuals and organizations today are in a funk. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Social Capital McCarthy Godin Committee 284

Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 15, 2010

This applies to groups of all sizes including classrooms and schools, families, business and government organizations, hospitals, sports teams and the social sector. Strong relationships are key for any group to achieve the benefits enumerated above. Check out his book reviews and interviews at this link and you’ll see what what I mean.

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Cooper McCarthy Godin Middle Management 218

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 24, 2010

We also teach leaders that disrespectful behavior is intolerable because it reduces “Human Value&# in a culture, and leaders and/or individual contributors who exhibit disrespectful behavior need to be removed from the organization if they fail to change. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

Ethics 210

Ethics McCarthy Godin Open-book 210

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 11, 2010

We have podcasts and webcasts scheduled with organizations including Giant Impact (TBD), the New Talent Management Network (11/16) and the Corporate Executive Board’s Toolbox for HR (10/20). We will be talking about Connection Cultures , employee engagement, employee motivation and other ideas in Fired Up or Burned Out.

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Article Human Capital Talent Management McCarthy 210

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

This morning I learned Chick-fil-A is an organization that is motivated to build community. Every organization needs an inspiring identity that motivates its members. It’s nice to see a conference sponsor that has a reputation for virtuous leadership and values! why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Reputation Competitive Advantage McCarthy Godin 186

Lead on Purpose

MARCH 1, 2010

Trust and Credibility are two things that are very important to me and my organization. Trust is built over time as you follow through with the promises you make. Your credibility — the quality or power of inspiring belief — grows in much the same way. Reply Geoff Snyder , on March 27, 2010 at 12:53 am said: Hi Michael!

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 30, 2010

To effectively work with development, sales and other teams in your organization you must gain their trust. – The Product Management Perspective: Trust is the most important characteristic a product manager can possess. Trust is key to understanding your customers and your market.

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Covey Loyalty Ethics Taylorism 265

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 22, 2010

This site shares frequent updates on improving leadership throughout organizations. In the spirit of thanking these friends and introducing my audience to their web sites, here are a few links to sites you should take a look at: Leadership Digital : An aggregator of the best content on leadership and management.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 13, 2009

What are you doing to provide value to your organization? — The Product Management Perspective: Product managers are in a prime position to provide value to their organizations. However, when it comes to providing value, words like worth, importance or significance apply. What significance do you bring to the table?

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

This will help create a customer-driven organization and will help build longevity between your company and your client’s business. Focus on the client. Since serving your clients is the most important part of your business, be sure you always put their needs first. Maria Rainier is a freelance writer and blog junkie.

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Taylorism Taylor Tactics Ethics 245

Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Following are a few reviews that stand out and provide significant food for thought: “Trust reduces transaction costs; it reduces the need for litigation and speeds commerce; it actually lubricates organizations and societies. Simple, because you trust (a few of) us. Trust drives everything in our nonbranded, too-fast world.

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Succession Covey Trout Godin 154

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

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. Dan told the audience that he recently committed to his father, Chick-fil-A founder S.

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Due Diligence Competitive Advantage McCarthy Godin 186

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 5, 2010

Does your organization act like one body? Great leaders increase strategic alignment by making it clear that “we&# are one organization. They find ways to make members feel proud of the overall organization. They reward members who cooperate and help their colleagues and the overall organization.

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Competitive Advantage McCarthy Godin Definition 186

Lead on Purpose

JULY 24, 2009

What can you — the leader — do to help people in your organization understand their roles and execute effectively? Bob shared the following wisdom gained through this activity: “Every person in your organization is important to its success. He did this twice a week and met with nearly everyone in 29 weeks.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 7, 2010

This definition is consistent with our research at E Pluribus Partners where we frequently heard respondents use the terms “connect&# or “feel connected&# to describe the emotions they experience in relation to their organization’s identity, the people they work with and their day-to-day work. .&# why is everyone smiling?

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Conference Definition McCarthy Godin 199

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Therefore, a product manager must earn the trust of people in the organization and influence them to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. Product management — at every level — is a leadership role within the organization. What have you found to be important in your organization?

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Productivity Products Management Leadership 182

Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 29, 2009

This same philosophy also applies to companies and organizations. Seize every second of your life and savor it. Value your present moments. Using them up in any self-defeating ways means you’ve lost them forever.

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Taylorism Taylor Ethics Godin 145

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 3, 2010

The story in this season’s 24 also happens to be relevant to a series of presentations, articles and a book I’m working on about character values and how they impact the performance of individuals and organizations, including employee engagement, strategic alignment, productivity and innovation. why is everyone smiling?

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