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Book Description

Human Connection Affects Much More Than the Bottom Line

Organizations thrive when employees feel valued, the environment is energized, and high productivity and innovation are the norm. This requires a new kind of leader who fosters a culture of connection within the organization. An update to the popular first edition, Michael Lee Stallard’s Connection Culture, 2nd Edition, provides a fresh way of thinking about leadership and offers recommendations for how to tap into the power of human connection.

If you want to begin fostering a connection culture in your organization, this book is your game-changing opportunity. Stop undermining performance and take the first step toward change that will give your organization, your team, and everyone you lead a true competitive advantage. Inspiring and practical, this book challenges you to set the performance bar high and keep reaching. In this book, you will learn how to:

  • Foster a connection culture.
  • Emulate best practices of connected workplaces like those at Pixar and Duke University’s men’s basketball team.
  • Boost vision, value, and voice within your organization.

The second edition introduces new, research-supported theories about loneliness and includes new examples.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. Introduction to the 2nd Edition
  7. Part I: A New View of Leadership and Organizational Culture
    1. 1. The X Factor
    2. 2. Three Tultures You Need to Know: Connection, Control, and Indifference
    3. 3. The Vision + Value + Voice Model
  8. Profiles in Connection
  9. Part II: The Superpower of Connection and Dangers of Disconnection
    1. 4. Connection Helps Individuals Thrive
    2. 5. Connection Provides a Performance and Competitive Advantage to Organizations
  10. Profiles in Connection
  11. Part III: Operationalizing Connection Culture
    1. 6. Taking Action: Connecting Through Vision, Value, and Voice
    2. 7. Whom Will You Choose to Become?
  12. Acknowledgments
  13. Appendix I: VIA Institute Classification of Character Strengths
  14. Appendix II: Study Questions for Book Groups
  15. Appendix III: Additional Resources
  16. References
  17. Index
  18. About the Author and Contributors
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