Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 19, 2023

Because technology is ubiquitous today, meeting our need for connection can be challenging. America was suffering from an epidemic of loneliness before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and the social isolation we experienced during the pandemic made it worse. Human connection is essential for our health, happiness and flourishing in life.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 11, 2021

I’m reminded of a conversation I had more than ten years ago with a regional leader of a major technology company that gave employees the flexibility to work remotely. Leaders can do this through cultivating a culture that is rich in relational connection. . I will call him Tim.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 30, 2013

Check out technology critic David Pogue’s “ How Ballmer Missed the Tidal Shifts in Tech ” which appeared on the New York Times’ website on August 24.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 24, 2016

Vaneet Nayar, CEO of HCL Technologies (HCLT), jettisoned the “customer first” mindset and replaced it with “employees first, customers second.” Under New Management is well worth reading. Below, I zero in on three practices Burkus addresses. Management Focus on Employees First. Burkus describes HCLT’s practices in the book.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 5, 2021

Their daily in-person interactions are limited to the few people they live with and their other interactions are intermediated through digital technology. Consider these similarities: They are physically isolated for a long period of time from family, friends, and the majority of their work colleagues.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Our world is rapidly changing as a result of globalization, technology and the steady emergence of economically hungry developing countries, further amplifying the need for strong leadership at both the political and corporate levels. Read more on approaching planning with the right mindset in “ Plan, Review, Adjust, Repeat.”.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 23, 2014

Pixar could see these guys were driven to make great films but knew they didn’t have access to the kind of technology Pixar had so they went after them. Brad Bird, the director, and his producer, John Walker, made the critically acclaimed animated film The Iron Giant while working for another studio.

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Competitive Advantage Film Creativity Open-book 285

Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 14, 2015

Using brain imaging technology, Cacioppo found that lonely brains eventually develop a suppressed neural response to positive stimuli, and like a horse with blinders, lonely individuals become blind to the social connections that are standing right next to them. Feed Your Hunger Before You Starve.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 20, 2010

Vineet Nayar of HCL Technologies pioneered the concept of Employee first and customer second. Maybe its a group walk for the breast cancer, helping out on a Habitat for Humanity project or offering to put a fresh coat of paint on wall at a local Boys and Girls Club. Empowerment also fosters an environment of trust.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Steve Boese of Steve Boese’s HR Technology shows how quickly small acorns can grow into the mighty oaks of an ‘A’ Team in Quick – Send in the ‘B’ Team Michael Lee Stallard entices us to take a break on our tour …er, journey…. and ponder The Pride Paradox.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

No technology or rote process can give you the “correct” plan – BUT a solid process for planning can guide you to the best plan for your team and you. A plan is a judgment about the best way to go about achieving an intended goal.”

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 23, 2010

The Value Bridge Admiral Clark described his strategy as using the Navy’s “asymmetrical advantages” of the “best technology in the world” combined with the “genius of our people.” Admiral Clark’s description of who sailors are as members of the U.S. He made certain the Navy’s plans and budgets were aligned with his priorities.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 26, 2019

As artificial intelligence further increases the presence and role of machines in people’s day-to-day lives, an unintended consequence is that technology may diminish people’s ability to connect. The Role of Chronic Stress. Why is social disconnection problematic in the workplace?

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