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Servant Leaders Outperform Because They Connect

Michael Lee Stallard

Connection is defined as a bond that exists among a group of people based on shared identity, empathy and understanding that moves self–centered individuals toward group-centered membership. As the Navy improved sailor retention and developed greater alignment with Admiral Clark’s vision, it became faster and more responsive.

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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.&# why is everyone smiling?

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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.&# No Comment No comments yet Posting your comment.

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More Evidence: Trust and Connection=Life, Distrust and Isolation=Death

Michael Lee Stallard

Strength of connection and trust develop over the time. This happens as people interact and get to know one another increasing each person’s credibility and reliability in the eyes of the other, and as intimacy develops. The best policies, like good preschool and military service, fortify emotional bonds.”

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