Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

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.

Competitive Advantage 324

Competitive Advantage Cooper Conference Handbook 324

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Free Connection and Employee Engagement Webinar Oct. 21 and for individuals in Pacific time zones on Oct. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

Webinar 231

Webinar McCarthy Godin Middle Management 231

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 12, 2010

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.

Webinar 186

Webinar McCarthy Godin Middle Management 186

Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 31, 2010

.&# 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.

Conference 240

Conference Definition McCarthy Godin 240

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 16, 2010

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? why is everyone smiling?

Competitive Advantage 191

Competitive Advantage McCarthy Godin Middle Management 191

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 7, 2010

The Connection Culture meets universal human needs for respect, recognition, belonging, autonomy, personal growth and meaning. When these needs are met, people thrive individually and collectively. The Connection Culture is ultimately grounded in character strengths and virtues. why is everyone smiling?

Conference 199

Conference Definition McCarthy Godin 199

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 8, 2010

In hiring, Zappos has developed a process to identify individuals who have both competence and character that fits a healthy work culture. I could go on and on listing all the great things Zappos does to meet human needs to thrive, but half the fun (and the best way to learn) comes from reading through the book and jotting them down.

McCarthy 210

McCarthy Godin Middle Management Books 210