Michael Lee Stallard

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Conversation with Walt Rakowich on Connection Culture

Michael Lee Stallard

We talked about the role of relationships in the long-term success of individuals and organizations, strategies for managing stress, real-world stories of connection in action from Costco and Starbucks, our experiences with mentors, how to grow in influence even when you aren’t in a position of formal authority, and much more.

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Lead Like a U.S. Marine

Michael Lee Stallard

A leader must identify long-term goals for the team and the short-term steps the organization needs to take to achieve those goals. Marine leaders know that while getting the job done is essential, the wellbeing of troops is also vital to long-term success. This requires a goal-oriented approach.

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Thriving Through the Ongoing Pandemic

Michael Lee Stallard

In March 2020, we had hoped this race to extinguish the coronavirus would be a short-distance sprint, yet it has become a long-distance marathon. Stay” is a reminder to re-calibrate your mindset about where the finish line is and pace yourself to go the distance.

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Preparing for Re-entry into the Physical Workplace: Lessons from NASA

Michael Lee Stallard

Consider these similarities: They are physically isolated for a long period of time from family, friends, and the majority of their work colleagues. Reflecting on his re-entry experience after that long mission, Kelly observed, “In my case, returning from space and isolation was instantaneous, shocking, and anxiety-producing.

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How to Become Indispensable to Your Clients

Michael Lee Stallard

It won’t ensure long-term loyalty, however. The field of contract law uses the term “a meeting of the minds” that captures the idea of Shared Understanding well. So indispensable that she treats you as a valued partner and pays you well for a sustained period of time? This alone will open doors and close deals for you.

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3 Ways to Encourage Knowledge Flow

Michael Lee Stallard

Lafley’s long career in marketing had taught him how to glean insights by listening to P&G’s customers. The expanded term for this element is knowledge flow. I like the term Peter Drucker once gave the contributions of educated employees who shared an opposing point of view. Hold ongoing knowledge-flow sessions.

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What Disengaged Employees Would Say to the Boss (If They Could Be Honest)

Michael Lee Stallard

Share what you have in mind in terms of goals for our department, and then have the humility to ask us what’s right, what’s wrong and what’s missing from your thinking. That will be best for everyone in the long term. __. You work hard to set our department’s annual goals and achieve them.

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