Bio

Michael Stallard is a keynote speaker, workshop leader, executive coach and globally-recognized expert on how to tap into the power of human connection that maximizes individual and organizational performance. He speaks on issues of leadership, culture, teams, employee engagement, wellness, productivity and innovation. Michael was one of the earliest thought leaders on the power of human connection at work, having co-founded the leadership training and development firm E Pluribus Partners in 2002 and later the Connection Culture Group. He was first to coin the terms ''connection culture'' and ''culture of connection.'' In 2021, Michael was recognized as one of the top leadership coaches. Clients of Michael's have included Costco, European Stability Mechanism, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NASA, Qualcomm, Turner Construction, U.S. Air Force and Yale New Haven Health. Texas Christian University created the TCU Center for Connection Culture based on Michael and his colleague's work. Michael is the primary author of the books ''Connection Culture,'' now in its 2nd edition,'' and ''Fired Up or Burned Out.'' ''Connection Culture'' was selected as one of the top 100 leadership books by ''Leader to Leader,'' an ''Editors Choice'' by getAbstract, and praised by media including the following: “Connection is one of the most essential elements in a truly great team, no matter what the field. And no one understands that like Michael Stallard, … a world-leading expert on how to create a ‘connection culture’.” Forbes.com '''Connection Culture' provides practical suggestions for employers who want to change their organizational culture.” Financial Times “[Stories] about the companies who have got it right.. are memorable.” Los Angeles Times ''A wonderful book..it's loaded with lessons.'' Small Business Trends ''Employee engagement expert Michael Stallard updates his valuable first edition of ''Connection Culture'' by addressing the impact of coronavirus on working people who are already suffering loneliness and disconnection... The book’s compelling mix of science, workplace stats and medical data makes the case that “social connection” is a fundamental human and workplace need.'' getAbstract Take Michael's LinkedIn Learning course, ''Creating a Connection Culture,'' by clicking on the link in the ''Featured'' section below. Contact Michael at (203)550-0360 or mike@connectionculture.com. For keynote speeches, Michael is represented by Robin Wolfson at robin@robinwolfsonagency.com or (201)892-3022.