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The Toxic Leader

N2Growth Blog

Yet rather than being weeded out, they seem to survive and thrive in an institutional ethic that values by choosing short term greed over longer-term value and culture. The other has values and ethical standards that fit with the corporate culture; she is relational, collaborative and brings out the best in all around her.

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Antidote for Widespread Employee Discontent

Michael Lee Stallard

We have deeply felt human needs to be respected, to be recognized for our talents, to belong, to have autonomy or control over our work, to experience personal growth, and to do work that we feel is worthwhile in a way that we feel is ethical. We have hopes and dreams. We have a conscience.

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Free Connection and Employee Engagement Webinar Oct. 21, 22

Michael Lee Stallard

The webinar will focus on the six universal human needs to thrive at work, the three elements of a Connection Culture that boost employee engagement and strategic alignment, and select best practices of great leaders who connect with and engage the individuals they lead. 21 and for individuals in Pacific time zones on Oct.

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Best Practice Institute Webinar

Michael Lee Stallard

During the session, Michael and Jason will cover: Six universal human needs to thrive at work Three core elements of a culture that motivates employees to give their all Best practices of leaders who energize the people they lead Why task and relationship excellence are necessary to achieve sustainable superior performance.

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The Conference Board: Employee Engagement = Connections

Michael Lee Stallard

.&# After defining connection, we identify the “Connection Culture&# as the environment that produces emotional and rational connections that, as The Conference Board’s definition says “influence [people] to apply discretionary effort to [their] work.&# The Connection Culture meets universal human needs.

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Tom Friedman, Dov Seidman: Need For “Sustainable Values”

Michael Lee Stallard

In a nutshell, individuals who believe and behave in ways that are consistent with Universal Character Values (also known as character strengths), create “Connection Cultures&# that meet universal human needs to thrive. why is everyone smiling?

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Employee Recognition Ideas

Chart Your Course

All humans need to feel appreciated. Throughout the year employees nominate each other for five award categories: leadership, quality improvement, innovation, community involvement, etc. Schreiber Foods, Inc. holds an annual President’s Employee Recognition Dinner. A team then evaluates the nominations, and the winners selected.

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