Teambuilding For The Established Team
Just because your team has been together for a long time, you can’t skimp out on or get lazy with your team building and team development efforts. Especially if you’re remote, or partially remote—your team needs to put effort into building that connection. However, having to put effort into it doesn’t mean it has to […]
10 Quick IN-PERSON Group Exercises For Engagement
If you go into a group setting and tell everyone that you’re going to do an icebreaker, some will start to break out in hives. Others will play along. And some will genuinely enjoy. But you can make great, meaningful engagement and connection happen without ever even uttering the “I-word”! In today’s video, I’m going […]
Genius Way To BREAK THE ICE In Everyday Life
Not sure if I’ve ever shared this with you, but a few years ago I went on a middle-of-nowhere kayak camping adventure in Maine for 7 days. Heaps and heaps of time for quiet reflection. On that trip, I became crystal clear on why I’m here. On Earth that is. It’s a bit of a long story […]
Hybrid: Ways To Make It Better
Re: Hybrid…4 Ideas to Make It Better (Part 1) Re: Hybrid…2 Little Live Learnings (Part 2) I want to try something a little bit different with today’s newsletter. Instead of just sending you a video and a few bullet points for you to sit back and watch and passively take in, I want to open […]
Better—Not Bigger
We tend to aim for bigger. Bigger reach. More revenue. Higher engagement. Increased impact. On and on. But what’s the point of constantly growing if it isn’t improving our lives or the lives of our clients, customers, students, family, loved ones, or whoever we’re dealing with? Why just keep growing for the sake of growing? This year, […]
Quick And Unique 60 Second Icebreaker Activity
What makes a conversation “matter”? Is it the depth of sharing? The topic? Or can you have a meaningful conversation about something as trivial as the brand of toothpaste you use? This week’s video features a quick exercise that is especially powerful for teams that already know each other really well. I call this method of getting to know someone a […]
How To Connect With Anyone In 60 Seconds
Time is precious. And limited. So how can we connect quickly—but meaningfully—with our coworkers, clients, students, friends, or even family? Promising this in 60 seconds sounds like a bold claim. But it’s true. You’ll love the story about “the Yankees guy” I share in the video. He is totally the proof that is in the pudding. My job used to require […]
How To Make Better Small Talk With Anyone
A couple years ago, on a 7-day kayak camping retreat in the absolute middle of nowhere Maine, I got crystal clear on why I exist on the planet. I am here to gently eradicate small talk and create conversations that matter. Today, instead of giving you more of my own advice on this topic, I’m going to […]
How To Create An Agenda In A Meeting
Are you wondering how to create an agenda in a meeting? In this episode, I’ll talk about four different techniques and ways that will save you time and make your meetings engaging. In case you don’t have time for the full video, below are some key moments you can jump to: Key Moments in this […]
How Does Social Media Affect Communication Skills Positively
Most of the time, people highlight the negative effects of social media in documentaries and campaigns! But how does social media affect communication skills positively? Watch this video to learn the benefits of using social media and how you can use this to improve communication with other people! In case you don’t have time for […]
