Stop the “Forced Fun” (Try This 3-Minute Group Activity Instead)
I haven’t met a single person on the planet who actually enjoys forced fun. You know the kind: awkward, scripted icebreakers that feel more like work than connection. Now you can replace this pain with a three-minute, intentional opener that actually works. My job (somehow) is helping some of the smartest leaders and educators in […]
5 Team Building Strategies for Work
After employing these strategies with well over 100,000 people, I’ve figured out what actually works (and what doesn’t). In this post, I’ll share my top five strategies for building strong, sustainable teams at work. Instead of cramming everything into a one-day team retreat, these strategies are designed to fit into your daily workflow so they […]
How to Lead When You’re Not In Charge
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The Sandbox, Sanctuary & Skills-Lab You’ve Been Looking For
You know that moment when you meet somebody and just click? You feel like you could sit down for coffee with them for eight hours straight, and when you leave, you think, “That was an awesome human being. I loved spending time with that person.” In my experience, it’s almost a guarantee that if someone […]
Psychology Hack to Earn a 98% Approval Rating
Let’s be real: Two out of every hundred people are probably just having a bad day. They’re not going to love what you do no matter what you do. That used to bug me. I’d focus too much energy on the 2% with the crossed arms in the back of the room. Not anymore. The […]
The Silent Killer of Engagement
We’ve all been there. You’re in a meeting or a conversation, and someone pulls out their phone. Suddenly, everyone else does the same. The energy in the room shifts. Participation drops. Genuine connection fades. I call this dynamic “the silent killer of engagement.” And spoiler alert, it’s not actually the phone itself. In this post, […]
Exercise To Get A Group Aligned: A Practical Strategy for Team Buy-In
Ever walk into a meeting where half the room was voluntold to attend? Tired, overwhelmed, and secretly hoping for a quick escape. Meanwhile, the other half is buzzing with excitement and energy? If you’ve facilitated or led anything with mixed-interest participants, you’ve likely asked: How do I get this group aligned so we can actually […]
Connection Before Content—In a Time Crunch
In fast-paced meetings with stacked agendas, building real connection might seem like a luxury you can’t afford. But in this short post, I share two ultra-practical, field-tested methods that help you create meaningful connections in just a few minutes without sacrificing depth. These ideas aren’t theoretical. They’ve been tested with everyone from 6,000-person arena audiences […]
2-Minute No-Prep Icebreakers (That Actually Work)
Turn Awkward Silence into Instant Connection with These 2-Minute Icebreakers If you’ve only got two minutes, no props, and zero time to prep because you’re swamped this one’s for you. I’m Chad Littlefield, and I help leaders, educators, and facilitators make group engagement feel easy and meaningful. I’ve tested these lightning-fast connection starters with 100,000+ […]
Slowing Down To Connect
I got punched in the face recently. Not literally, but emotionally which was a real kick in the gut. I flew to La Jolla, California, to spend a day with a new mentor named Blake. I thought we were going to talk about behind the scenes We and Me business strategy and things brewing for […]