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Darden's Leadership Sage

Michael Lee Stallard

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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At Times, Trust = Connection + Contract

Michael Lee Stallard

I’ve also noticed that the more a company stresses its ethical policies…the more ethical problems it seems to have. Connection + Contract has the benefit of building trust that comes from developing a connection while also bringing greater clarity of terms that will maximize a meeting of the minds and expectations.

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The Pride Paradox

Michael Lee Stallard

Values such as work ethic, excellence and open-mindedness can be cultivated with practice. Some leaders who do this fail to develop what is arguably the most important character value: humility. Humility is not easily developed when you have wealth, power and/or status. It’s especially difficult to develop humility without the help of others.

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Hundreds of Employee Engagement Ideas

Michael Lee Stallard

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StrategyDriven Employee Engagement Podcast

Michael Lee Stallard

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Obama's Good Call: Replacing Disrespectful Leader with One Known.

Michael Lee Stallard

If you are a leader or aspire to be one, ask yourself if you have developed the competence and character necessary to inspire others to follow you? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity

Michael Lee Stallard

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