Is there a “best” culture? Most scholars would say “no” because it depends on what you’re trying to do. Michael Lee Stallard discovered this is only partially true.  No doubt cultures differ depending upon tasks. For example, engineering-oriented cultures differ from sales-oriented cultures. When it comes to relationships, however, new scientific evidence shows that cultures which connect people are superior to cultures that isolate people and unfortunately, cultures of connection are rare.

Cultures of connection have been called a “superpower” because they make people smarter, happier and more productive. They have also been found to convey several benefits including higher employee engagement, productivity, innovation and adaptability.  

In this Training magazine webcast, Michael and Katie Stallard, authors of Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy and Understanding at Work will reveal the three essential elements to develop a culture of connection in your workplace that will help individuals and your organization thrive. 

In the webcast, participants will learn:

• 7 universal human needs to thrive at work
• 3 types of cultures in the workplace
• How connection boosts performance and protects people from stress
• A model to create the best culture
• Best practices to create a culture of connection

Michael Stallard is cofounder and president and Katie Stallard is a partner of Connection Culture Group, a leadership training and consulting firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut. They are authors of the bestselling book Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy and Understanding at Work.

Their clients have included Costco, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NASA, Qualcomm, U.S. Treasury Department, and Turner Construction. Texas Christian University created the TCU Center for Connection Culture based on their work. 

Michael Stallard is cofounder and president and Katie Stallard is a partner of Connection Culture Group, a leadership training and consulting firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut. They are authors of the bestselling book Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy and Understanding at Work.

Their clients have included Costco, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NASA, Qualcomm, U.S. Treasury Department, and Turner Construction. Texas Christian University created the TCU Center for Connection Culture based on their work.