Over at Steve Roesler’s “All Things Workplace” blog, he posted a wonderful video about the power of connection to heal. Check it out.
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.
Book Review: Manage the Media
Award-winning, veteran journalist William J. Holstein has written a little gem of a book filled with wise advice for CEOs about how to manage today’s media. Manage the Media is one of Harvard Business Press’s new “Memo to the CEO” series. It’s a quick read and to the point which should be perfect for time-starved executives. I highly recommend it for CEOs, board members, members of senior management and anyone interested in media coverage of organizations.
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.”
The ABC’s of Employee Engagement
Over at David Zinger’s blog you’ll find a fun and thoughtful list of ideas related to employee engagement from some top thinkers and consultants in the business. Although I don’t know all of the participants I have great respect for the participants I know including David Zinger, Robert Morris, Terrence Seamon, Steve Roesler and Tim Wright. I’m certain the others are top rate too. The free e-book is available at this link.
A poignant journey to heal and reconnect
In honor of Mother’s Day tomorrow, I am taking a break from writing about connection at work to focus on connection in families. Each of us experience times in life when we feel disconnected from family members. The lack of relational intimacy with the people we love can be especially painful. It often contributes to unhealthy behaviors as a means to cope with the pain. In the stories of individuals who break their addiction, you will nearly always find one person or a group of people who helped heal the wounds of the addicted with love and encouragement.
Lost & Found is the poignant story of Kathryn Slattery, a contributing editor of Guideposts magazine and author of several books. In the book, Kitty describes her disconnection with her mother and father, the onset of bulimia, how her husband Tom’s love and encouragement helped her overcome bulimia, and finally how Kitty reconnected with her parents.
I enjoyed this book.
Lifehack Live Interview
Recently, I was interviewed by Dustin Wax of the popular Lifehack Live podcast on Blogtalkradio.com about Fired Up or Burned Out and how Connection Cultures increase employee engagement. To hear the interview click here. Lifehack.org is the premier personal development site on the web, with daily content on productivity, organization, communication, technology, and more. Lifehack live features interviews with leading personal development experts, roundtable chats on topics related to productivity, and an assortment of tips, tricks and hacks to help you make the most out of your life.
Stephen Paletta, The Biggest Giver
Tonight, the judges for Oprah’s new hit show “The Big Give” selected Stephen Paletta as the biggest giver. My family and I just returned home from watching the Big Give with Steve’s family and friends at a local restaurant. Everyone attending the gathering was thrilled that Steve won because he is a big giver, in more ways than you might expect.
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.