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 |
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| 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 |
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| Appearance: | Article Published by Center for Creative Leadership |
| Outlet: | Center for Creative Leadership's Leading Effectively E-Newsletter |
| Format: | Other |
Facilitate connection by providing the members of your community with a directory of community members that includes names, photos, contact information and other information that identifies responsibilities, strengths, expertise and interests outside of work. The directory could be online or in print.
This is the eighty-fifth post in our series entitled “100 Ways to Connect.” The series highlights language, attitudes and behaviors that help you connect with others. Although the language, attitudes and behaviors focus on application in the workplace, you will see that they also apply to your relationships at home and in the community.
What sports fan in the 1980s and 1990s wasn’t inspired by Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player ever? His last-second jump shots, airborne dunks, and tenacious defensive coverage made him a crowd-pleasing favorite. Now Jordan has been recognized as the first professional athlete to become a billionaire. What can we learn from his success?
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 |
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| Appearance: | Recent Interview on The Small Business Advocate Show |
| Outlet: | The Small Business Advocate |
| Format: | Radio |
I recently did a Q&A interview with Katie Russell, editor of ConnectionCulture.com, about the unique advantages that a connection culture provides. Here is our conversation:
When meeting someone for the first time, a simple practice to help you remember his/her first name is to use it three times early in the conversation.
This is the eighty-third post in our series entitled “100 Ways to Connect.” The series highlights language, attitudes and behaviors that help you connect with others. Although the language, attitudes and behaviors focus on application in the workplace, you will see that they also apply to your relationships at home and in the community.
U2 went from a band people laughed at to become one of the greatest bands in history. Today, U2 has been awarded more Grammy awards than any other band and it surpassed the Rolling Stones’ record for the highest revenue generating concert tour. How did such a remarkable transformation happen and how has the band continued its success for more than four decades?
Bono, the band’s lyricist, lead singer and leader-among-equals has said the way the U2 works is more extraordinary than its music. He’s referring to U2’s culture — in other words, the predominant attitudes, language and behavior of U2’s members. Here are four character strengths that reflect U2’s culture and help explain how the band achieves sustained success.
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 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.
