Finding the right way to break the ice can be particularly challenging for introverts. Recognizing this, I sought advice from three expert facilitators: Mark, Amy, and Nate, who generously shared their perspectives on effective icebreaker exercises tailored for...
In today’s blog, I’m delving into a powerful strategy that I’ve found to significantly enhance team dynamics and improve event engagement— a concept I like to call “Cheat Code to Connection Before Content.” This approach prioritizes...
This week, I have five ridiculously innovative and practical ideas to weave into your events to make them more engaging and memorable: Start with the Unexpected: Encourage immediate engagement by doing something unexpected at the beginning. For example, use name...
One of my favorite collaborators – Mark Collard of playmeo.com and I have teamed up to bring you this really exciting series of videos. All of them are full of great advice for getting your group connected, energized, and feeling like they’re really a part...
I started this session I was leading by engaging the audience in an activity designed to illustrate resistance to change – just the simple act of crossing your arms. Try it now. Cross your arms. Now, take a look at your arms, and whichever one is on top, switch...
Welcome back to our channel! If you’re familiar with our approach, you know we prefer the term “connection before content” over “icebreakers.” This distinction is key as these activities are designed to align with the purpose of your...
Mentoring is about more than just offering advice; it’s about sharing your current best thinking. The phrase “my current best thinking is…” allows mentors to share their insights without claiming to have all the answers. This approach is like a...
Recently, I had dinner with some old friends and my brother, who was somewhat an outsider to the group. Striking up a conversation, my brother asked my friend Brenton about his life story. Surprisingly, Brenton delved into his fascinating journey, revealing aspects of...
In the realm of workplace and mentoring relationships, a common challenge emerges: how do we connect with someone we don’t know, or maybe don’t even like? This question is vital, as often our professional paths require us to build bridges with a wide...
I’m excited to share a very simple yet profound idea: the magic of a second question. As adults, we ask about 95% fewer questions than we did as children, leading to a significant decline in our curiosity. However, considering that most of us know less than 1%...
