Michael Lee Stallard

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Hope Is What People Need from Leaders Today

Michael Lee Stallard

Brooks differentiated the terms this way in an article in The Atlantic : “Optimism is the belief that things will turn out all right; hope makes no such assumption but is a conviction that one can act to make things better in some way.” In terms of the pandemic, there is a realistic basis to be optimistic.

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How to Prepare for Rising Stress Ahead

Michael Lee Stallard

Short-term stress is one thing. You may be familiar with the phrase “fight or flight” that describes how a person might react to an acute (short-term) stress that is perceived as threatening, such as being attacked. My area of focus is group culture and what it takes for individuals and groups to thrive.

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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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What CEOs Can Learn from Alcoholics Anonymous

Michael Lee Stallard

Another way to think of it is that the future pain of not changing will far outweigh the short-term pain required to change. Don’t expect a short-term quick fix. AA members are encouraged to admit relapses, learn from their mistakes and keep moving forward one day at a time. CEOs should adopt the same mindset.

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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. __. When Employee Engagement Efforts Fall Short, Try These 4 Steps. You May Also Enjoy: .

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3 Ways to Improve Your Health and Lifespan Through Work

Michael Lee Stallard

If it’s difficult to find meaning in terms of the benefit your work brings to others, consider focusing on meaning from relationships. In a short amount of time, she developed strong relationships with regular customers and you can see it on their faces when they step in the door. Find meaning in relationships.

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Star Systems Hurt Employee Engagement

Michael Lee Stallard

Defining Terms: Star, Core, and Struggling Employees. When Employee Engagement Efforts Fall Short, Try These 4 Steps. The prevalence and extreme nature of star systems today contribute to widespread employee disconnection and disengagement. Here’s why. Employees can be regarded as stars, core employees, or strugglers.

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