Michael Lee Stallard

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Interview with New York City’s WCBS Radio: Connection Provides Protection from Burnout and Suicide

Michael Lee Stallard

Talking about your struggles engages the prefrontal cortex, which is the part of the brain involved in rational decision making, and calms the amygdala, which processes threats. As I shared in a recent conversation with Pat Farnack of New York City’s WCBS Radio , seeking counsel from a good therapist can help you to see a way forward.

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Learn About the Power of Connection at the ATD 2021 International Conference

Michael Lee Stallard

Learn which culture sparks the identification of new products, processes, and organizational endeavors. I’m looking forward to speaking about this topic at the ATD 2021 International Conference next month in Salt Lake City. Session Title: Boosting Creativity and Innovation Through Connection.

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The Mosaic That is Innovation: New Article in TD Magazine

Michael Lee Stallard

In a new article published by TD magazine, my co-author Katharine Stallard and I explore how connection contributes to innovation by examining the creative process surrounding the hit Broadway production Hamilton. One way to foster innovation is to encourage connection in our work cultures.

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Realign Your Team to Finish 2018 Strong

Michael Lee Stallard

I really enjoy the process of realignment. The process I like to use begins with going out to the team to collectively review the top 3-5 priorities for the year and celebrate what’s been accomplished year-to-date under each of the priorities.

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Connect by Cascading Your Vision

Michael Lee Stallard

she implemented an inclusive annual planning process. At some point in the year, repeat the process after you’ve factored in how well your plans are working and what adjustments are warranted given more current information. #17 Cascade Your Vision - When Frances Hesselbein led a remarkable turnaround of the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

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A “Must-Read” on Innovation

Michael Lee Stallard

It provides a valuable review of research and practices related to the process of innovation. For example, Burkus shows how conflict is a necessary part of the process and represents a risk to innovation if it gets personal. I highly recommend it.

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Leadership Advice: Ask, Don’t Order

Michael Lee Stallard

Partnerships connect people to the process whereas emphasizing hierarchy by ordering them is disconnecting. #40 Ask, Don’t Order – When you want someone to do something, ask him/her, don’t order him/her to do it. Asking creates partnership while ordering reinforces hierarchy.

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