Katharine Stallard and I co-authored an article that appeared in this summer’s issue of the AMA Quarterly. Read “Creating a Culture That Connects” to learn more about the remarkable connection culture practices of multinational corporation Pfizer.

Appearance: Michael Lee Stallard Featured in AMA Quarterly
Outlet: AMA Quarterly
Format: Magazine

The Association for Talent Development (ATD), which published my new book Connection Culture, featured this article in the April 2015 issue of TD Magazine. Check out “Connect to Engage” to learn how transforming managers into leaders can boost employee engagement.

Date: April 1, 2015
Appearance: Article in TD Magazine
Outlet: TD Magazine
Format: Magazine

It was a pleasure interviewing with the Center for Creative Leadership about my new book, Connection Culture, as part of their May 2015 Leading Effectively E-Newsletter. Check out the full interview, “Connection Culture is a Differentiator,” reprinted courtesy of the Center for Creative Leadership.

Date: May 1, 2015
Appearance: Article Published by Center for Creative Leadership
Outlet: Center for Creative Leadership's Leading Effectively E-Newsletter
Format: Other

It’s always a pleasure to interview with Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate Show, and last week I had the opportunity to talk with him about building a great corporate culture. Listen to the full audio recording.

Date: April 30, 2015
Appearance: Recent Interview on The Small Business Advocate Show
Outlet: The Small Business Advocate
Format: Radio

“Connection Culture” Book is Now Available!

 

 

Connection Culture Book CoverI am excited to announce that my latest book, Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy and Understanding at Work is now available!

Connection Culture includes inspiring stories of great leaders who created connection cultures, scientific evidence that people and organizations need connection cultures to thrive, and descriptions of ways to connect that include attitudes, uses of language and behaviors. Written for busy leaders with little time to waste, Connection Culture is concise, inspiring, and practical.

Here’s a few of the wonderful reviews Connection Culture has received:

“A great leadership guide for leaders at every level.”
Frances Hesselbein, President and CEO, The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute

“This is more than a great read; Michael’s connection strategy is a game changer for leaders.”
Vernon Clark, Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Former Chief of Naval Operations

Connection Culture provides ideas, actions, and pathways that servant leaders can use to not only enhance performance, but more importantly to build a strong culture.”
Howard Behar, Former President, Starbucks International

To learn more about the book and to purchase, please visit www.connectionculture.com/book.

“Michael Stallard and Creating a Connection Culture, Identifying and Resolving Disconnection, and the Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace”
by Chris McNeill

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Amazing Workplace
April 27, 2015

I enjoyed talking with Chris McNeil on his podcast “Amazing Workplace” about Connection Cultures. Listen to the podcast and share your thoughts in the comments. What makes a workplace great?