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		<title>The Global Stakes of US Democracy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 01:06:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie Russell</dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[Article published by IE University. <p>I write and speak about leadership, advocating for a group culture rich with the kind of positive social connection that brings out the best in individuals and thus the collective group. My focus is on what leaders should do to connect people: inspire and unite them around a shared vision and mission, value each individual, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.michaelleestallard.com/global-stakes-us-democracy">The Global Stakes of US Democracy</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.michaelleestallard.com">Michael Lee Stallard</a>.</p>
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					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em id="gnt_postsubtitle" style="color:#770005;font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.3em;line-height:1.2em;font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;">Article published by IE University</em></p> <img width="760" height="563" src="https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/WhiteHouseSouthFacade-760x563.jpg" class="featured-image wp-post-image" alt="Photo of the White House South Lawn by Wikimedia user Matt Wade" srcset="https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/WhiteHouseSouthFacade-760x563.jpg 760w, https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/WhiteHouseSouthFacade-300x222.jpg 300w, https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/WhiteHouseSouthFacade-768x569.jpg 768w, https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/WhiteHouseSouthFacade-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/WhiteHouseSouthFacade-518x384.jpg 518w, https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/WhiteHouseSouthFacade-82x61.jpg 82w, https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/WhiteHouseSouthFacade-131x98.jpg 131w, https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/WhiteHouseSouthFacade-600x445.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px" /><p>I write and speak about leadership, advocating for a group culture rich with the kind of positive social connection that brings out the best in individuals and thus the collective group. My focus is on what leaders should do to connect people: inspire and unite them around a shared vision and mission, value each individual, and give them a voice.<span id="more-9109"></span></p>
<p>I think about what leaders shouldn’t do too. I’ve seen the dysfunction brought about by disconnecting leaders, especially those with unchecked power.</p>
<p>Looking through this lens of connection, I’m concerned about the upcoming election. The result of the 2024 presidential race matters in the short-term and the future, for the U.S. and the broader world.</p>
<p>I shared more of my thoughts in <a href="https://www.ie.edu/insights/articles/the-global-stakes-of-us-democracy/" target="_blank">this article</a> published by IE University.</p>
<p><em>This image was taken by Matt H. Wade and shared via <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WhiteHouseSouthFacade.JPG" target="_blank">Wikimedia</a> under a <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/" target="_blank">CC BY-SA 3.0 license</a>. </em></p>
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