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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. Here’s an example of a servant leader that brings the force of connection to life. why is everyone smiling?

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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.&# why is everyone smiling?

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

Michael Lee Stallard

The best policies, like good preschool and military service, fortify emotional bonds.” In “ The Limits of Policy ,&# David Brooks advises that it would be wise for government leaders to “try to use policy to strengthen relationships. why is everyone smiling?

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