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 […]
3 Ways to Win Over Reluctant Participants
How to Get Eye-Rollers and Clock-Watchers to Engage Let’s be honest: not everyone walks into a room excited to participate. Whether it’s an offsite, a staff meeting, or a training session, there’s always at least one person with arms crossed, eyes glued to their phone, or wondering when they can sneak out. After working with […]
2 Team-Building Games for Adults
How to Energize Your Group With Novel Team Building Games Adults crave novelty and action, especially in workplace settings where routine tends to dominate. If you’re planning team building activities for adults, the goal isn’t just fun, it’s novelty, movement, and meaningful connection. Below, I’m sharing two of my favorite team building games for work […]
5 Ingredients to Lead Effective Meetings
Over the last decade, I’ve led meetings for about 100,000+ people. And through all that experience—I’ve paid the “anxiety tax” that comes with leading groups—I’ve landed on a five-step process that cuts my prep time in half and reduces stress by 30%. Whether you’re hosting virtual meetings, hybrid team calls, or in-person events, this framework […]
Clever Ideas for Team Building
If you’re on the hunt for a clever team building activity that’s fun, quick to implement, and full of hidden depth—you’re in for a treat. In this post, I’m going to unpack one of the smartest team building exercises for adults I’ve ever experienced. You can use it right after reading this. Even better? You […]
How to Make Group Engagement Easy
What follows is a raw, no-edit, low-cut breakdown of four simple yet powerful methods to make group engagement feel easy and natural. I’m walking you through these like we’re chatting one-on-one, starting with a story that recently inspired me. 1. Go on a Listening Tour In Community by Peter Block, there’s a story about a […]