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4 Teamwork Lessons from the Iditarod

Michael Lee Stallard

Adversity faced by sled dog teams racing in the Iditarod makes the event a stress test for teamwork and the cohesiveness of a team’s culture. Teamwork and perseverance are keys to success. Like sled dog teams, your team needs to have individuals who are sociable, cooperative, collaborative, and teamwork oriented.

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Seek the Unique

Michael Lee Stallard

While teaching a leadership seminar in Boston, a participant from the American Red Cross told me that Elizabeth Dole, the former president of the Red Cross, practiced this and Ms. #6 Seek the Unique - When meeting someone for the first time, ask questions to identify something that is both unique and positive about them.

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Top Leadership Blogs

Michael Lee Stallard

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. 1 Comment so far Samantha on July 20th, 2010 Congratulations Michael – and very well-deserved on all counts too!

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Your Work Culture: Live-Giving or Killing You?

Michael Lee Stallard

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Leadership Development Carnival

Michael Lee Stallard

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Leadership Development Carnival Published by Michael Lee Stallard on April 4, 2010 04:34 pm under connection culture , employee engagement Check out this leadership development carnival i.e. a collection of blog posts about leadership issues.

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Former Cab Driver Helps Liberate WWII France

Michael Lee Stallard

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Overcoming Leadership Myopia

Michael Lee Stallard

Leadership is all about the human experience. Individuals who don’t demonstrate that they care about people will never be true leaders and, frankly, have no place in a position of leadership. If they prove to be unable to connect with the people they manage, they shouldn’t be in leadership roles.