Most leaders I know are doing something every single day that quietly destroys team morale, slows performance, and kills ownership on their team. The frustrating part? They think they are being helpful. They are looking in the rearview mirror and calling it leadership. I know because I did it too. For years. A Lesson from […]
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Apr
Apr
Experiences designed to improve employee behavior communication and accountability at work When leaders search for team building options in Atlanta they usually find the same types of experiences. Escape rooms Scavenger hunts Cooking events Outdoor challenges These can be fun and engaging. But most are not designed to improve how your team actually works […]
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Apr
Apr
Most team building events don’t change anything… because fun without intention is just entertainment. I’ve been facilitating team building programs across Atlanta and the Southeast for years, and I’ve seen the same pattern repeat itself. A company spends money on a bowling outing, a cooking class, or an escape room. Everyone laughs. They go back […]
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Mar
Mar
Empathy is The Hidden Skill That will Improve Performance What if the difference between an average team and a high-performing one wasn’t strategy, talent, or technology… but empathy? Research from Businessolver’s Workplace Empathy Study found that over 90% of employees say empathy from leaders increases their loyalty, and organizations with higher emotional intelligence consistently report […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
Most organizations don’t struggle because of a lack of talent. They struggle because of a lack of intention. As a basketball coach, we had a sign on our locker room wall: APP TPW (Average Players PLAY – Tough Players WIN) Average players focus on themselves, but WINNERS focus on the team. Average players seek […]
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Dec
Dec
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. […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
How do Effective Leaders and Winning Teammates create psychological safety and create an expectation of BOTH TRUST and CONFIDENTIALITY – at the same time? Well, transparency doesn’t mean you have to share everything you know. Some things are inappropriate to share – whether it involves personal information about a colleague or sensitive information about organizational […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]