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The Conference Board: Employee Engagement = Connections

Michael Lee Stallard

In our book Fired Up or Burned Out and in The Connection Culture Manifesto , we identify and describe the “force of connection&# as “a bond based on shared identity, empathy and understanding that moves self-centered individuals toward group-centered membership.&# I like this definition. why is everyone smiling?

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Bringing Unity to a Remote Team

Lead Change Blog

Taking the first one or two minutes of a conference call to talk about the weather or a common neutral interest will lighten the mood and show that you care about them and not just the project at hand. Now, you don’t have to do this every time; but even just one video chat can establish a bond with a remote worker and yourself.

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5 Ways to Strengthen Trust With Weak Ties

Let's Grow Leaders

Perhaps someday we will upgrade our relationship to “weak ties,” but yesterday we were just 2/850 at the Great Ideas Conference chatting through our freebie Hyatt sunglasses over lunchtime brisket and gluten-free potato salad. Social media makes it easy folks to warn the world. Other LGL Fun.

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Future-Proof Your Career

Strategy Driven

So, connect with people on social media , attend trade events and conferences, write a blog, and do anything you can that will enable you to form bonds with others in your industry and adjacent industries that could use your talent. Review Your Options.

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Research: Employee Engagement = Connections

Michael Lee Stallard

In our book Fired Up or Burned Out and in The Connection Culture Manifesto , we identify and describe the “force of connection&# as “a bond based on shared identity , empathy and understanding that moves self-centered individuals toward group-centered membership.&# why is everyone smiling?

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Women Are Today’s Brand Champions

Strategy Driven

Now, women share the same bond virtually through social media and blogging, sharing recipes on Pinterest or swapping stories and pictures of their kids on Facebook.”. Michelle is also the CEO of Women Network LLC, an online digital media platform dedicated to giving women a voice and a platform to share their message.

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Feeding Your Community

Management Craft

I rarely take the initiative to meet new people at conferences. Contribute to social media (with something other than a picture of your lunch entre). Connecting - Building relationships, creating common bonds and using our diverse talents. I could honestly be alone in the wilderness for a long time and not freak out.

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