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How to Make Teaching Work Ethics Interesting
Hey there! It's Chad, and I recently had a fantastic discussion with a group of beautiful faculty members at WSU Tech, led by the amazing Joyce. During our conversation, Joyce posed an interesting question: How do we make ethics more interesting? In response, I want...
How to Start a Great Speech
Have you ever attended a conference where the opening keynote was just a person standing on the stage, speaking to an audience who was simply sitting and silently absorbing the content? Just writing that made my eyes glaze over. While this may be the norm for...
How to Question Storm the Right Way
Hey there, fellow curious minds! Today, I'm excited to share with you a powerful technique called the "Question Storm." Brainstorming helps us generate ideas, while a question storm unleashes a deluge of questions, firing up our curiosity and creativity. I'm going to...
Fun conversation starter cards: We! Connect Challenge
The We! Connect Cards Challenge: More Than an Icebreaker Game Experience a unique approach to engagement with the We! Connect Cards challenge. Far from being just another icebreaker game, this challenge promises meaningful conversations that truly connect people far...
60-Second HABITS That Connect Across Generations
In this article, I want to share with you nine powerful habits that take just 60 seconds each but have the potential to create deeper connections—across generations. So often, we walk into conversations or interactions with preconceived notions, assumptions, and...
How to Introduce Yourself
“Hi, my name is Chad, and I believe that introducing yourself is an art form that takes practice to master.” We've all been in situations where we've met someone for the first time, and the conversation either clicks or falls flat. If you're looking to improve your...
How To Win The (Conversational) Lottery
We have an immense amount of choice in the types of conversations we start and continue. For the last couple of years, I’ve been working with the faculty at WSU Tech to help them create engaging content for their classes. Today, I want to bring you behind the scenes...
3 Team Productivity Activities That Can Have a BIG IMPACT
Let’s get into it. Today, I want to share with you three super simple, clever, and useful group exercises that I think you'll really love. These exercises are perfect for workshops or team-building sessions focused on time management and task prioritization. I came up...
Icebreakers are Great for Trust … But You’re Doing It Wrong
Connection before content is essential for building trust, but too often, icebreakers are done wrong. In this article, I'll share three examples—one from business, one from education, and one from a non-profit context—where I've seen people lead connection before...
Impact of We! Connect Card Conversations
This is really, really fun. Last week, I asked a few hundred people, "Approximately, how many unique conversations have been started using your "We! Connect Cards?" THEN... I asked...asked #ChatGPT to summarize their responses to the following question in a TL;DR...
THIS Could Change Education Forever
Revolutionizing Education: Engaging Students with the Power of Contribution Hey there, I'm Chad Littlefield, and today we're going to explore how changing the way we approach education can have a profound impact on student engagement. I'm thrilled to introduce you to...
7 Things That Awesome Remote Teams Do That You Probably Don’t
Hey there, awesome leaders and educators! I've got a treat for you—a super-charged video packed with tips to really help boost your remote team's connection and productivity! But first, let me share a sneak peek of two worthy takeaways from this week's video: Kick off...
Building My Dream Conference in Under 10 Minutes
Designing the Dream Conference: 5 Ingredients for Unforgettable Events 🎉 Are you tired of attending conferences that follow the same old formula? In this blog post, we're exploring how to create a conference experience that's fresh, engaging, and...
Connection, Belonging, Trust & AI
What's the difference? Connection? Belonging? Trust? The 3 definitions that I unpack in the video above will help you think differently about these words. A big shoutout to my late co-founder, co-author and friend, Will Wise, for helping me to "co-think" through these...
Be Careful With Feedback
Be Mindful with Feedback When it comes to feedback, we get what we ask for. And feedback is like fuel. But you can’t put diesel gas into your Mazda and expect a long, smooth roadtrip. It'll burn out. Similarly, switching to a 100% chocolate diet is unlikely to...
Best Conference Icebreaker
The Conversational Lottery When you buy a Powerball ticket, you could win $20—or—you could win a billion dollars (which happened a couple weeks ago 🤯). Similarly, in conversation, you could leave a chat with a new perspective—or—you could have a career...
THIS Is How You Open a Speech
THIS Is How You Open a Speech Whether you're giving a small talk or a giant presentation, I have a strong opinion about what a great opener should look like. In my humble opinion, it's important to: Invite their contribution and participation in the first 30 seconds...
How Was Your Break?
🥱 "How was your break?" 🥱 ...and 3 Better Alternative Questions It’s January 3, 2023 as I’m writing this. The first day back at work for many after a bit of a break. The image below is a text message I just got from a good friend followed by my...