The Power of Connection
with Michael Stallard and David Zinger
Who isMichael Stallard?
1. What is your work background?
2. What attracted you to engagement and connection?
3. What is something people might not know about you but they should?
Take 5 with Michael
Take 5 or 6 minutes to make the case for connection and engagement.
What do you need to say or what do organizations or individuals need to learn.
How did you learn this Michael?
The Power of Connection
Connection Definition
Connection is an emotional and rational bond basedon shared identity, empathy and understanding that moves self-centered individuals toward group-centered membership.
3 polls for our webinar community
1. On average, how many energizing connections do you experience at work each day?
2. How strong are your connections skills at work?
3. Assess the level of connection at your workplace
The Connection Culture
Connection Cultureequals vision
plus valueplus voice
Vision: Inspire Identity
Everyone is:motivated by the organization’s
missionunited by its values, andproud of its reputation
Human Value
Everyone:understands the basic psychological
needs of peopleappreciates people’s positive, unique
contributions, andhelps people achieve their potential.
Voice: Knowledge Flow
Everyone:seeks the ideas of others,shares ideas and opinions honestly,
and safeguards relational connections
Quote
We have deeply felt human needs to be respected, to be recognized for our
talents, to belong, to have autonomy or control over our work, to experience
personal growth, and to do work that we feel has meaning and do it in a way the we
feel is ethical.
Idea 1
Knowother people’s
story
Idea 2
Speak their connection language
Idea 3
Keepon
connecting
This has been: The Power of Connection
www.employeeengagement.ning.com
Please Complete the Exit Survey
1. What most stood out for you about connection and engagement?
2. What will you do after this webinar to enhance your connections?