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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2015 04:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie Russell</dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; &#160; I 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 [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/Connection-Culture-Book-Cover.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7023" src="http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/Connection-Culture-Book-Cover-252x300.png" alt="Connection Culture Book Cover" width="252" height="300" srcset="http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/Connection-Culture-Book-Cover-252x300.png 252w, http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/Connection-Culture-Book-Cover-860x1024.png 860w, http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/Connection-Culture-Book-Cover-760x905.png 760w, http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/Connection-Culture-Book-Cover-336x400.png 336w, http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/Connection-Culture-Book-Cover-82x98.png 82w, http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/Connection-Culture-Book-Cover-600x714.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px" /></a>I am excited to announce that my latest book, <a title="Connection Culture Book Webpage" href="http://connectionculture.com/book/" target="_blank"><em>Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy and Understanding at Work</em></a> is now available!</p>
<p><i>Connection Culture</i> 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, <i>Connection Culture</i> is concise, inspiring, and practical.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a few of the wonderful reviews <em>Connection Culture</em> has received:</p>
<p>“A great leadership guide for leaders at every level.”<br />
–<b>Frances Hesselbein, President and CEO, The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute</b></p>
<p>“This is more than a great read; Michael’s connection strategy is a game changer for leaders.”<br />
–<b>Vernon Clark, Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Former Chief of Naval Operations</b></p>
<p>“<i>Connection Culture</i> provides ideas, actions, and pathways that servant leaders can use to not only enhance performance, but more importantly to build a strong culture.”<br />
–<b>Howard Behar, Former President, Starbucks International</b></p>
<p>To learn more about the book and to purchase, please visit <a title="Connection Culture Book Webpage" href="www.connectionculture.com/book" target="_blank">www.connectionculture.com/book</a>.</p>
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