Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Today began with a drive East from my home in Connecticut to Saul Kaplan’s wonderful Business Innovation Factory Conference (called “BIF-6″) in Providence, Rhode Island. Driving into the sunrise on this sunny, clear day with a hint of Fall in the air was simply stunning. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

In January, our friends at The Conference Board published a report entitled “I Can’t Get No … Job Satisfaction, That Is.&# The report’s subtitle, “America’s Unhappy Workers,&# captured the essence of The Conference Board’s message. Below, I’ll explain. Check out the video at this link.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 7, 2010

After defining connection, we identify the “Connection Culture&# as an environment producing emotional and rational connections that, as The Conference Board’s definition says, “influences [people] to apply discretionary effort to [their] work.&# why is everyone smiling?

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 7, 2015

Attendees will hear from political, cultural and business pioneers including Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, All Pro football player Peyton Manning, renown author and speaker Seth Godin, former Mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, CEO of SAP AE Bill McDermott and more. . Seth Godin? Hosted by Bill and Giuliana Rancic, ?the

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Below are brief descriptions of several presentations from the conference. Keith Yamashita inspired conference attendees to be great by seeking optimum solutions that help citizens, companies and the future generations. For those who want to hear these or other presentations, you can access them at this link.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

It’s nice to see a conference sponsor that has a reputation for virtuous leadership and values! This morning I learned Chick-fil-A is an organization that is motivated to build community. Every organization needs an inspiring identity that motivates its members. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 20, 2010

On a Friday at lunchtime, get employees together in a conference room for pizza and salad or go outside of work for an informal lunch and time to mingle. Here’s a couple easy things you can do to help improve employee engagement. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 9, 2010

Research by both The Conference Board and the Corporate Executive Board shows that the solution to this problem to develop the emotional and rational connections that employee have with their organization’s mission and values, supervisor, colleagues and day-to-day work tasks. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 19, 2010

The Conference Board released a report in January 2010 saying its research showed employee engagement is at its lowest point since the organization began surveying. Organizations today are in desperate need of improving employee engagement and strategic alignment. why is everyone smiling?

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Sales Wolf Blog

AUGUST 27, 2010

The Resource:   TED Talks What it Covers:   TED talks is a series of powerful speeches recorded and uploaded from TED conferences over the past decade.    When the TED conference was first conceived in 1984 its scope was originally Technology, Education and Design (hence the name TED). 

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 18, 2010

The article is based on an interview I conducted with Goodnight at Giant Impact’s Leadercast conference in Atlanta. The Conference Board released research in January that concluded employee satisfaction and engagement in America were at the lowest point since it began surveying more than 20 years ago. The data suggest otherwise.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 3, 2013

I’m at Catalyst conference this week again. I guess that’s what conferences are supposed to do…aren’t they? Seth Godin – Everything in this Economy has Changed #Cat10. It has been a couple years since I have been here and I missed it. The catalyst for this particular post may have been the reason I came.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 8, 2010

With recent Conference Board research concluding that employee satisfaction is at its lowest point since it began surveying more than 20 years ago, we have a very long way to go. Delivering Happiness is also a glimpse at what I believe the workplace of the future will look like. why is everyone smiling?

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 6, 2009

Are you taking advantage of the many Product Camps or “Un-Conferences” offered this year? They are known as un conferences; their organizers go to great lengths to promote dialogue and communication, and discourage traditional (i.e. It’s also a time to step back and take a fresh look at the direction your career is headed.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

If you’ve watched some of the speaker videos from the TED conference, you’re familiar with Nancy’s work.   The subtitle of the book sums up what it’s about: Present Visual Stories That Transform Audiences. She and her company help speakers present stories that engage the audience mentally, visually and emotionally. 

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 9, 2010

Yesterday, I spoke at an organizational development network conference on Long Island. Max Brown on their Real Recognition Radio program. What wonderful people to get to know. I encourage you to check out their work. It was a tremendous group with great energy and intelligence. I’m still buzzing from the experience.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

Shawn Parr, Fast Company : 10 New Year's Resolutions for Innovative Teams Mark Stelzner, Inflexion Advisors : 2011: The Year of Reactionary HR Seth Godin's Blog : Maybe Next Year. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 15, 2010

My #1 takeaway from the conference was this: the more you give to others and look out for their best interests, the more you’ll get back in return.

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Sales Wolf Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Lisa recently attended the Conference Board Succession Management Conference and has a great report on what she learned about this incredibly important talent management topic.  Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S. Lisa Rosendahl, Simply Lisa : Succession Planning. Fascinating. Fascinating.

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Next Level Blog

JANUARY 14, 2011

Yesterday, I spoke with 350 people who joined in a conference call on Charting Your Course for 2011 with a Life GPS®.  .  And breaking a promise to yourself feels really awful.    It’s easier and less painful to just not make the promise.

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Sales Wolf Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

  Seth Godin's Blog : Do You Need a Permit? -   Seth Godin's Blog : Do You Need a Permit? - Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S.  Check it out for some eye opening results.  Are you ready to change the universe?  Check it out for some eye opening results. 

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 30, 2010

Learn more about positive psychology and the Character >Connection>Thrive Chain on pages 116-130 of the free digital book download of Fired Up or Burned Out. why is everyone smiling?

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Next Level Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Here’s a quick one that dawned on me as I was listening on my car radio to the joint press conference between President Obama and President Hu. There are probably a lot of leadership lessons to be gained from how the meetings and dinners were handled by the principals.   Here’s the scenario that got me thinking about that question.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JULY 11, 2010

Seth Godin's Blog : Insubordinate. Seth Godin's Blog : Insubordinate. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S.  More importantly, she goes on to give some suggestions for how to get over "victimitis" and even avoid it in the first place.

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Sales Wolf Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

Seth Godin's Blog : Senior Management - Many aspire for a position of senior leadership with the hopes of having the influence to chart a successful course for their organization's future. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S.  Seth shares his thoughts on the paradox of senior management.

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

  Admiral Allen was the opening keynote speaker at Government Executive’s Excellence in Government Conference.  Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen.    (I had the opportunity to speak and work with a terrific group of government executives later in the morning in a session on Leading at the Next Level.)

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

A recent example might be the experience of White House press secretary Robert Gibbs who looked outside his office last week to find Barack Obama and Bill Clinton asking him to unlock the press room so they could conduct an impromptu press conference on income tax reduction extensions. A mixed bag of coverage at best.

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

  Face to face is best, video or phone conference is second best, handwritten note is next best (and a nice supplement to one of the first two), e-mail is least preferred. .  Acknowledge what you said or wrote to the offended party. Say It:   Say how sorry you are for what you did and any hurt or embarrassment you’ve caused. 

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Sales Wolf Blog

MAY 16, 2010

  Seth Godin, Seth's Blog : Who do you Work for?   Seth Godin, Seth's Blog : Who do you Work for? Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S. and who Works for you?) - Seth turns the typical thinking about the employee/manager relationship upside down in this short and powerful post.

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Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

  As a member of SIOP you will also get alerts on upcoming conferences and access to numerous other learning resources that will help to advance your knowledge and understanding of the application of psychological theories and principles to improve employee performance in your organization. 

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

It’s you and 10 or 12 other people gathered around the conference table and it’s that part of the meeting where everyone is going around the table giving their 3 or 4 minute weekly update.  .  To get the conversation going,  I shared this question combined with a story - How many of you have been in this situation? 

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Sales Wolf Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2010

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Sales Wolf Blog

JULY 2, 2010

Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S. TLNT really runs the gamut when it comes to HR coverage and has content that should appeal to just about everyone regardless of what role you play in the HR or talent management function.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2011

Seth Godin did a post about Zig where he claims Ziglar “invented modern day motivational speaking.”. Catalyst Conference This Week #CAT10. Maxwell realized in that moment what was missing in his communication skills. It was that encouragement, which set Maxwell on a path to be a great communicator and connector of people.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 5, 2009

You’re engaged in a lively conversation when all of a sudden, Flying Monkeys dive into the conference room via as vibrating Blackberry’s, urgent emails, flashes of instant messages and sigh of the onslaught – Flying Monkeys – Flying Monkeys announce the arrival.

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Next Level Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

  The situation has never been as bad as me being on one side of the window with the audience on the other (if you don’t include video conferences that is), but I have had some set-ups that have been close to that bad.

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