Comments on: Hire to Speak http://www.michaelleestallard.com Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:28:13 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Paul White http://www.michaelleestallard.com/leadership-speaker-keynote-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-266258 Paul White Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:23:29 +0000 http://www.michaelleestallard.com/?page_id=281#comment-266258 In late 2010 I accepted the responsibility as Education Chairman for the 2011/2012 Education Year for our YPO Chapter. Shortly thereafter, I read the book Fired Up or Burned Out written by Michael Lee Stallard and Jason Pankau of E Pluribus Partner’s and knew that they were a "must have" for my program. My goals for the program were to move beyond a simple 1-2 hour lecture and instead have an experiential full-day workshop. Mike and Jason delivered a tremendous workshop, and of the 85 business leaders that attended their level of satisfaction was very high. All felt that there was significant take home value in the form of not just ideas, but concrete action items they could immediately begin to utilize to improve their businesses. Below are quotes from many of the event participants that attended: “Excellent content, very knowledgeable resources and entertaining as well” "The presentation content and the delivery was excellent" "The presentation was an excellent balance between research and practical experience" In addition, Mike and Jason were easy to work with during the planning of the session, and met or exceeded all of my expectations. - Paul C. White, Education Chairman, Young Presidents Organization, Connecticut Chapter In late 2010 I accepted the responsibility as Education Chairman for the 2011/2012 Education Year for our YPO Chapter. Shortly thereafter, I read the book Fired Up or Burned Out written by Michael Lee Stallard and Jason Pankau of E Pluribus Partner’s and knew that they were a “must have” for my program. My goals for the program were to move beyond a simple 1-2 hour lecture and instead have an experiential full-day workshop. Mike and Jason delivered a tremendous workshop, and of the 85 business leaders that attended their level of satisfaction was very high.

All felt that there was significant take home value in the form of not just ideas, but concrete action items they could immediately begin to utilize to improve their businesses.

Below are quotes from many of the event participants that attended:
“Excellent content, very knowledgeable resources and entertaining as well”
“The presentation content and the delivery was excellent”
“The presentation was an excellent balance between research and practical experience”

In addition, Mike and Jason were easy to work with during the planning of the session, and met or exceeded all of my expectations.

- Paul C. White, Education Chairman, Young Presidents Organization, Connecticut Chapter

]]> By: Janis Apted http://www.michaelleestallard.com/leadership-speaker-keynote-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-263639 Janis Apted Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:57:10 +0000 http://www.michaelleestallard.com/?page_id=281#comment-263639 Burnout, compassion fatigue, stress, of loss of meaning and feelings of isolation are all too common in the workplace. We invited Michael Lee Stallard to speak to faculty and staff at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a large and complex mission-driven institution because we knew that his message was one we needed to hear. Michael's research and data on connection and engagement captivated our audience full of scientists. As leaders, it is a challenge to keep people inspired, connected and engaged. Michael shared real world examples of leaders who successfully have done all these things. It was a fully engaging and inspiring presentation. The evaluations were “awesome,” as one faculty member said. Janis Apted, MLS Associate Vice President Faculty Development M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX Burnout, compassion fatigue, stress, of loss of meaning and feelings of isolation are all too common in the workplace. We invited Michael Lee Stallard to speak to faculty and staff at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a large and complex mission-driven institution because we knew that his message was one we needed to hear. Michael’s research and data on connection and engagement captivated our audience full of scientists. As leaders, it is a challenge to keep people inspired, connected and engaged. Michael shared real world examples of leaders who successfully have done all these things. It was a fully engaging and inspiring presentation. The evaluations were “awesome,” as one faculty member said.

Janis Apted, MLS
Associate Vice President
Faculty Development
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX

]]> By: Romel Shearer http://www.michaelleestallard.com/leadership-speaker-keynote-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-253282 Romel Shearer Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:17:51 +0000 http://www.michaelleestallard.com/?page_id=281#comment-253282 Hello Mr. Stallard, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you visiting our class to talk with us today. Your message was inspiring and insightful. Here is a link to APM's The Story Podcast - A Tale of Two Hearts that I shared with you: http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_080311.mp3 I hope you enjoy it! Romel Shearer romelshearer@gmail.com TCU Horned Frog - '15 Hello Mr. Stallard,

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you visiting our class to talk with us today. Your message was inspiring and insightful.
Here is a link to APM’s The Story Podcast – A Tale of Two Hearts that I shared with you:
http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_080311.mp3
I hope you enjoy it!

Romel Shearer
romelshearer@gmail.com
TCU Horned Frog – ‘15

]]> By: Kristine M. Revelle http://www.michaelleestallard.com/leadership-speaker-keynote-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-225875 Kristine M. Revelle Tue, 03 May 2011 12:22:25 +0000 http://www.michaelleestallard.com/?page_id=281#comment-225875 Four core content areas make up the curriculum for our international, nine-day, residential leadership development program for high school sophomores and juniors: Social Justice/Human Rights, The Practice of Leadership, The Presence of Self, and The Life and Legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt. Our participants come face-to-face with the best of the best of each content area in various intimate learning environments. When we were thinking of the best of the best in the area of leadership, we didn’t have to think twice: Michael Stallard and E Pluribus Partners were our absolute first choice. From the theoretical foundations to the practical day-to-day implementation, the concepts contained in Michael’s book “Fired Up or Burned Out” are absolute must-haves in our work to empower the next generation of socially conscious leaders who can create sustainable change for a world in need. As one of our highest-rated training modules, our young graduates find the cross-cultural and cross-generational nature of the “Fired Up or Burned Out” principles adaptable and immediately applicable to their unique environments around the world. Wherever they go and whatever they do, we know that our graduates not only create sustainable change, but they also provide the strength of sustainable leadership necessary to navigate that change. We have Michael Stallard and E Pluribus Partners to thank for that. Kristine M. Revelle Director The Girls Leadership Workshop The Eleanor Roosevelt Center Hyde Park, New York Four core content areas make up the curriculum for our international, nine-day, residential leadership development program for high school sophomores and juniors: Social Justice/Human Rights, The Practice of Leadership, The Presence of Self, and The Life and Legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt. Our participants come face-to-face with the best of the best of each content area in various intimate learning environments. When we were thinking of the best of the best in the area of leadership, we didn’t have to think twice: Michael Stallard and E Pluribus Partners were our absolute first choice.

From the theoretical foundations to the practical day-to-day implementation, the concepts contained in Michael’s book “Fired Up or Burned Out” are absolute must-haves in our work to empower the next generation of socially conscious leaders who can create sustainable change for a world in need. As one of our highest-rated training modules, our young graduates find the cross-cultural and cross-generational nature of the “Fired Up or Burned Out” principles adaptable and immediately applicable to their unique environments around the world.

Wherever they go and whatever they do, we know that our graduates not only create sustainable change, but they also provide the strength of sustainable leadership necessary to navigate that change. We have Michael Stallard and E Pluribus Partners to thank for that.

Kristine M. Revelle
Director
The Girls Leadership Workshop
The Eleanor Roosevelt Center
Hyde Park, New York

]]> By: Karen Edmonds http://www.michaelleestallard.com/leadership-speaker-keynote-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-215251 Karen Edmonds Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:09:58 +0000 http://www.michaelleestallard.com/?page_id=281#comment-215251 Michael Stallard was a recent keynote speaker at our Virginia State SHRM Leadership Conference in January 2011. He spoke on the topic of connection and volunteer/employee engagement. His passion for the topic is evident when you speak with Michael. He brings his points to life with real people examples of applied success. Michael was received very well at the conference, leading attendees to recognize the need that people have to be connected, as well as organizations to have an engaged volunteer group or employee workforce. His tenets – Vision, Value, and Voice – make the two come together effectively. Michael’s book Fired Up or Burned Out: How to Reignite Your Team’s Passion, Creativity, and Productivity is a quick read filled with valuable insights from which any team leader can benefit. I highly recommend Michael as an expert speaker on the power of engagement. Karen A. Edmonds, SPHR, IPMA-CP County of Montgomery 755 Roanoke Street, Suite 2-D Christiansburg, VA 24073-3180 (540) 394-2007 (phone) Michael Stallard was a recent keynote speaker at our Virginia State SHRM Leadership Conference in January 2011. He spoke on the topic of connection and volunteer/employee engagement. His passion for the topic is evident when you speak with Michael. He brings his points to life with real people examples of applied success. Michael was received very well at the conference, leading attendees to recognize the need that people have to be connected, as well as organizations to have an engaged volunteer group or employee workforce. His tenets – Vision, Value, and Voice – make the two come together effectively. Michael’s book Fired Up or Burned Out: How to Reignite Your Team’s Passion, Creativity, and Productivity is a quick read filled with valuable insights from which any team leader can benefit. I highly recommend Michael as an expert speaker on the power of engagement.

Karen A. Edmonds, SPHR, IPMA-CP
County of Montgomery
755 Roanoke Street, Suite 2-D
Christiansburg, VA 24073-3180
(540) 394-2007 (phone)

]]> By: Annalisa Jacobs http://www.michaelleestallard.com/leadership-speaker-keynote-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-127042 Annalisa Jacobs Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:09:40 +0000 http://www.michaelleestallard.com/?page_id=281#comment-127042 Dear Michael, Thank you for your tremendous contribution to the success of the Forum's Second Annual Think Tank. Again, we greatly appreciate your efforts to market the Think Tank to your own clients, and your presentation was no doubt a draw for many attendees. "Whose in Charge Now? Thriving in an Employee-led Economy" exceeded our highest expectations. Your keynote presentation with Jason resonated with our 45+ attendees and set the stage for an afternoon of learning and networking at the People Cafe. Not only was your message keenly aligned with the Forum's own mission, but you offered up a dramatic and significant message that the Forum's Executive Committee is still, and will no doubt continue, to reference - 'Connect or Die!' Over 90% of our Think Tank Survey respondents indicated the overall program met or exceeded their expectations. Your keynote address was a major reason we received such good reviews. Thank you very much for sharing your experience, expertise and delightful stories with us. It was a pleasure working with you! Annalisa Jacobs, Managing Director, Forum for People Performance Management and Measurement, an affiliate of the Department of Integrated Marketing Communications, Medill School of Journalism Northwestern University Dear Michael,

Thank you for your tremendous contribution to the success of the Forum’s Second Annual Think Tank. Again, we greatly appreciate your efforts to market the Think Tank to your own clients, and your presentation was no doubt a draw for many attendees. “Whose in Charge Now? Thriving in an Employee-led Economy” exceeded our highest expectations.

Your keynote presentation with Jason resonated with our 45+ attendees and set the stage for an afternoon of learning and networking at the People Cafe. Not only was your message keenly aligned with the Forum’s own mission, but you offered up a dramatic and significant message that the Forum’s Executive Committee is still, and will no doubt continue, to reference – ‘Connect or Die!’

Over 90% of our Think Tank Survey respondents indicated the overall program met or exceeded their expectations. Your keynote address was a major reason we received such good reviews. Thank you very much for sharing your experience, expertise and delightful stories with us. It was a pleasure working with you!

Annalisa Jacobs, Managing Director,
Forum for People Performance Management and Measurement, an affiliate of the Department of Integrated Marketing Communications, Medill School of Journalism
Northwestern University

]]> By: John Honaman http://www.michaelleestallard.com/leadership-speaker-keynote-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-126856 John Honaman Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:49:15 +0000 http://www.michaelleestallard.com/?page_id=281#comment-126856 Michael did an excellent job presenting his thesis and shared material with us from his book, "Fired Up or Burned Out". I participated with him along with many, many of my colleagues in organizations spread across a wide geography through a web conference sponsored by the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD). I would highly recommend him and his information will play a very important role in how I lead my team of 12! John Honaman, CFRE Director of Member Services and Business Development National Athletic Trainers' Association Dallas, Texas Michael did an excellent job presenting his thesis and shared material with us from his book, “Fired Up or Burned Out”.

I participated with him along with many, many of my colleagues in organizations spread across a wide geography through a web conference sponsored by the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD).

I would highly recommend him and his information will play a very important role in how I lead my team of 12!

John Honaman, CFRE
Director of Member Services and Business Development
National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Dallas, Texas

]]> By: marian moore http://www.michaelleestallard.com/leadership-speaker-keynote-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-62015 marian moore Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:11:12 +0000 http://www.michaelleestallard.com/?page_id=281#comment-62015 In 2008 the Darden Graduate School of Business graduated its inaugural MBA for Executives class. As part of their last week together, the students were lucky enough to have Michael Stallard share his thoughts with them. His presentation was powerful and the buzz among the students was fantastic. "Michael really connected with us - right off the bat." "We should have had more time with Michael." "Provocative." "So nice to hear someone talk about how hard the soft side is." "The most meaningful part of the week," and so forth. Mike didn't just present and take off for the airport - he joined the students for lunch, their afternoon sessions, joined us for dinner and even met with one student the following morning. He wrote about the experience on his blog, calling the class "<a href="http://www.michaelleestallard.com/the-connected-class" rel="nofollow">The Connected Class</a>." To this day, that is how they refer to themselves. I am delighted that Michael will be back to share his wisdom with the Class of 2009. (And we've scheduled him for more time.) Marian Chapman Moore Professor (and former Associate Dean, MBA for Executive Program), Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia In 2008 the Darden Graduate School of Business graduated its inaugural MBA for Executives class. As part of their last week together, the students were lucky enough to have Michael Stallard share his thoughts with them. His presentation was powerful and the buzz among the students was fantastic. “Michael really connected with us – right off the bat.” “We should have had more time with Michael.” “Provocative.” “So nice to hear someone talk about how hard the soft side is.” “The most meaningful part of the week,” and so forth. Mike didn’t just present and take off for the airport – he joined the students for lunch, their afternoon sessions, joined us for dinner and even met with one student the following morning. He wrote about the experience on his blog, calling the class “The Connected Class.” To this day, that is how they refer to themselves. I am delighted that Michael will be back to share his wisdom with the Class of 2009. (And we’ve scheduled him for more time.)

Marian Chapman Moore
Professor (and former Associate Dean, MBA for Executive Program), Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia

]]> By: Bill Adams http://www.michaelleestallard.com/leadership-speaker-keynote-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-55323 Bill Adams Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:33:25 +0000 http://www.michaelleestallard.com/?page_id=281#comment-55323 I requested Michael to deliver a colloquium to the staff and faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC on Jan. 21st, 2009. I had previously heard him speak to an employee engagement workshop for Lockheed-Martin managers and executives in August 2008 where I was also a speaker. Michael delivered a wonderful presentation on the power of connection cultures and how we can create them in our own workplaces. His talk was full of illustrative stories and wonderful examples from the worlds of sports, business, the military, and even his own life. Michael's presentation resonated with the people in attendance as it correlates so well with CCL's extensive body of knowledge on emotional intelligence. I was impressed and, afterward, I was approached by a number of people who had attended who told me how much they enjoyed the presentation. If you haven't heard Michael speak, I strongly recommend that you do so and that you also read his book, "Fired Up or Burned Out." Bill Adams, Senior Enterprise Associate - Government Center for Creative Leadership I requested Michael to deliver a colloquium to the staff and faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC on Jan. 21st, 2009. I had previously heard him speak to an employee engagement workshop for Lockheed-Martin managers and executives in August 2008 where I was also a speaker.

Michael delivered a wonderful presentation on the power of connection cultures and how we can create them in our own workplaces. His talk was full of illustrative stories and wonderful examples from the worlds of sports, business, the military, and even his own life.

Michael’s presentation resonated with the people in attendance as it correlates so well with CCL’s extensive body of knowledge on emotional intelligence. I was impressed and, afterward, I was approached by a number of people who had attended who told me how much they enjoyed the presentation. If you haven’t heard Michael speak, I strongly recommend that you do so and that you also read his book, “Fired Up or Burned Out.”

Bill Adams,
Senior Enterprise Associate – Government
Center for Creative Leadership

]]> By: Joan D. Learn http://www.michaelleestallard.com/leadership-speaker-keynote-workshop/comment-page-1#comment-34565 Joan D. Learn Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:48:26 +0000 http://www.michaelleestallard.com/?page_id=281#comment-34565 THe Southern Connecticut/Westchester chapter of the Association of Career Professionals International was privileged to have Michael Stallard present to our group on December 2, 2008. The feedback we received, and are still receiving, from participants was overwhelmingly positive. I can understand now why his book "Fired Up or Burned Out" has received many endorsements from well known consultants. His passion regarding his extensive research on how important "connections" are in the workplace is very evident. One of the attendees said "Finally, there is someone legitimizing the critical importance of the soft competencies that are so necessary for really effective leadership." Michael had many fascinating stories to share about successful companies that exhibit a Connection Culture. If companies are interested in increasing productivity, employee engagement, profitability and customer satisfaction, Michael and his team would be a great resource for them. Joan D. Learn Board Member ACP International S. CT/Westchester Chapter THe Southern Connecticut/Westchester chapter of the Association of Career Professionals International was privileged to have Michael Stallard present to our group on December 2, 2008. The feedback we received, and are still receiving, from participants was overwhelmingly positive. I can understand now why his book “Fired Up or Burned Out” has received many endorsements from well known consultants. His passion regarding his extensive research on how important “connections” are in the workplace is very evident. One of the attendees said “Finally, there is someone legitimizing the critical importance of the soft competencies that are so necessary for really effective leadership.”
Michael had many fascinating stories to share about successful companies that exhibit a Connection Culture. If companies are interested in increasing productivity, employee engagement, profitability and customer satisfaction, Michael and his team would be a great resource for them.
Joan D. Learn
Board Member
ACP International
S. CT/Westchester Chapter

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