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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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Research: Are Clients Loyal to Your Firm, or the People in It?

Harvard Business Review

For example, when bond manager Bill Gross left Pacific Investment Management Co (Pimco) in 2014 to join rival firm Janus Capital, his clients quickly withdrew over $23.5 This impacts firms of all sizes, and it can be quite costly. billion from Pimco funds.

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