Thus far it appears that the Disney acquisition of Pixar has worked well. Brooks Barnes wrote an excellent article about it in today’s The New York Times entitled, “Disney and Pixar – The Power of the Prenup. “There is an insightful quote in the article made by Disney’s CEO Bob Iger. He says “There is an assumption in the corporate world that you need to integrate swiftly…my philosophy is exactly the opposite. You need to be respectful and patient.” Iger’s view reflects his recognition of one of the Post-Merger Traps that companies frequently fall into. We call it the “Urgency Trap.”
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Experienceology Podcast on Connection Cultures
This week I was the guest of Stephanie Weaver, the customer experience consultant and host of the Experienceology podcast. We discussed Connection Cultures and how they increase employee engagement and customer engagement to improve the customer experience. Stephanie is a connector, a wonderful interviewer and creative thinker. Click on the player below to hear the interview.
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For additional information on Stephanie check our her website, blog, podcast and book.
Total Picture Radio Interview on Employee Engagement
Recently it was my privilege to be the guest of host Peter Clayton on Total Picture Radio. Peter is a well-respected thinker as well as an outstanding and insightful interviewer. In the interview we discussed how Connection Cultures increase employee engagement. You can access my interview with Peter by clicking here.
My Recent Quotes in The Wall Street Journal
Recently I spoke with Kelly Spors of The Wall Street Journal about what potential business partners should consider before forming a partnership. As you might expect, my comments focused on issues where connection is most often as risk. Here is a link to her article entitled, “OK, Partner, We Better Sign a Prenup.”
Earlier this month I spoke with Erin White of The Wall Street Journal about how Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences influenced my work at E Pluribus Partners. Here is a link to the article entitled, “Quest for Innovation, Motivation Inspires the Gurus.”
Cranky Middle Manager Interview
I recently recorded an interview with Wayne Turmel, host of the “Cranky Middle Manager Show” on The Podcast Network. Wayne is an interviewer extraordinaire. His valuable insights and sense of humor always enliven and enlighten listeners (and guests) alike. Wayne and I had a great chat about Connection Cultures and how they increase employee engagement. To listen to the interview, click here. Also, be sure to check out the other 139 interviews Wayne has recorded since the Cranky Middle Manager show’s inception.
Share your thoughts with journalist William J. Holstein on his BNet Blog
William J. Holstein, the well-respected business journalist who writes for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week and other publications, described my new ebook on connection this way: “For those of us who write about business, every once in a while, a book or an article comes along that seems so simple on some levels yet communicates great wisdom. “The Connection Culture: A New Source of Competitive Advantage” is one such work.”
On his blog, Holstein invites readers of The Connection Culture to share their thoughts. Would you consider sharing your reaction by posting a comment on Holstein’s BNet blog entitled “The Corner Office?”
Make every employee a part of your team
GUEST: Michael Stallard
TOPIC: What are you doing to make sure your employees are engaged? Michael Stallard joins Jim to talk about how to make our team members feel that they actually have an important stake in the direction of the business.
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Free EBook at Changethis.com
Changethis.com has posted my new downloadable, free EBook entitled The Connection Culture: A New Source of Competitive Advantage. For all of those individuals you know who don’t have time to read Fired Up or Burned Out or who want to investigate further before purchasing a copy, this is a perfect introduction to the ideas of E Pluribus Partners including why we need to create Connection Cultures. Help us spread the word by forwarding a copy to everyone you know who needs to read it.
CausePlanet.org features Fired Up or Burned Out in March
CausePlanet.org selected Fired Up or Burned Out as its featured book summary for March. CausePlanet.org is an organization that provides nonprofit executives and their board members from the business sector a one-stop source for news, articles, and recommended published works. The book summary includes nonprofit applications and interpretations. Nonprofit executives will get fast information about how the book is applicable to the nonprofit world and why they should buy it, as well as an author interview. After readers have screened the summary for its relevance in their respective professional stations, they can click on a link to purchase it.
Family Spirit
GUEST: Michael Stallard
TOPIC: How important is having a family spirit in your business? Michael Stallard talks with Jim Blasingame about how a family spirit culture in your business improves employee engagement and becomes contagious with customers, too.
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