Category Archives: Athletic Teambuilding

Simple Team Building Activities Like the Helium Stick Challenge Can Deliver a Significant Boost in Productivity

Team building experiences are more than just fun gamesused well, they’re vital tools for enhancing communication, trust, and productivity within your organization.   When done right, these simple team building activities can provide eye-opening insights into how your team functions, how they handle pressure, and how they collaborate to achieve shared goals. A professional facilitator […]

Two Important Types of Recognition That Boost Team Morale and Productivity

Effective Leaders are constantly searching for ways to keep their teams engaged and motivated. While many strategies exist, one of the most effective—and often underutilized—is the power of recognition. Properly acknowledging your team’s efforts can be a game-changer, influencing not only individual morale but also the collective spirit and productivity of the entire group.   […]

HOW REPETITION HELPS LEADERS IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND TEAM CULTURE

Repetition is the key to learning. Repetition is the key to learning. Repetition is the key to learning.   Every leader should remind themselves of this mantra before starting their day. Exceptional team cultures aren’t built in a single meeting or workshop. Effective Leaders know they are the result of consistent, intentional reinforcement of key […]

How The “Culture Decision Switch” Drives Behaviors and Team Success

Your culture is not what you say. It’s not what you put on posters in your hallways. it’s what your people choose to do when it’s inconvenient. In every workplace, there’s a metaphorical “railroad switch” that team members come to again and again throughout their day.   It’s not marked with a sign or flashing […]

How Great Leaders Turn Crisis into a Team Building and Growth Opportunity

  When a crisis hits, how leaders respond defines the future strengths of their team.   Losing composure in chaos doesn’t solve problems – it adds to them.   Instead, every challenge offers an opportunity to pull people together, strengthen their bonds, and emerge better equipped for the future. Crisis situations test resilience and decision-making […]

Why Team Building Is Important in the Workplace

If you’re a manager, business owner, or organizational leader, you’ve likely wrestled with how to improve morale, boost collaboration, and retain top talent. You’ve also probably heard your fair share of jokes or rolled eyes when someone mentions “team building.” Unfortunately, that’s because most people confuse team building with team entertainment. A trip to Topgolf or bowling might […]

How to Use the Wheel of Culture to Fix Hidden Cracks in Your Team Before They Leave

According to a recent report in CEO World Magazine, over half of today’s CEOs say their workplace culture is toxic. That’s a 10% jump from the previous year. Let that sink in. Most organizations invest in talent acquisition. And then they invest in strategic planning retreats. But then they struggle – because CULTURE is what […]

THE SEVEN STEPS OF THE CHANGE PROCESS AND HOW IT SOUNDS TO BECOME COACHABLE

As a leader, implementing change on your team can feel like steering through a storm. Accustomed to comfortable habits, some people resist the necessary alterations that are required to improve productivity or customer experiences…   SO what are the “7 steps of change?” And how does it SOUND when people are coachable? What will you […]

How to Build a Sticky Culture That Boosts Team Retention and Improves Performance

The most talented employees in your organization have options—and if you’re not creating a workplace culture that keeps them engaged, they will leave. A great culture doesn’t happen by accident; it requires deliberate effort and investment. Organizations that prioritize building a sticky culture—one that retains top talent and inspires loyalty—see higher performance, lower turnover, and a […]

LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE 1982 CHAMINADE VS VIRGINIA UPSET WIN – HOW TEAMWORK CAN DEFEAT TALENT

  With college basketball season returning, I thought of a major upset from 1982 that you will find interesting… because it reminds of a valuable phrase I often share when I speak at events:    “Talent is essential, but never sufficient.”   That opens the door to my messages on Building a GREAT Culture or […]