New Series – Playmeo & We and Me
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 of the team, not just a group of collaborators who […]
Activity to Increase Intelligence: Question Quest
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 them. How does that feel? Uncomfortable? […]
3 No-Prep icebreaker Activities For Meetings And Events
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 gathering, fostering meaningful connections. 1. Archival Connections This activity leverages the ubiquitous smartphones we carry. Despite their […]
How Do You Be a Great Mentor?
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 cheat code to life. It gives mentees concrete advice based on the mentor’s experience, which […]
What Is Your Story?
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 his life I never knew despite our long friendship. This incident made […]
How Do You Connect With Someone You Don’t Like?
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 variety of individuals. Engaging in a Collaborative Q&A In a recent discussion, […]
This SIMPLE TRICK Changed Everything For Me
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% of all there is to know, our curiosity […]
4 Smart Ways to Measure Events
Hey there, fellow event planners and facilitators! Today, let’s dive into something that often gets overlooked but is crucial for the success of any large group event: measuring the impact of our facilitation efforts. When we invest time, resources, and energy into organizing conferences or events, it’s essential to ask ourselves, “Are we really making […]
How To Engage Diverse Perspectives In Small Group Facilitation
Today I’m sharing four quick-hit ways for you to encourage diverse perspectives in your small group. 1. Playing the Traffic Cop in Small Group Facilitation As a facilitator, think of yourself as a traffic cop at a construction site, directing the flow of conversation. If someone dominates the discussion, gently guide the group by saying […]
How To Gently Eradicate Small Talk
This is the first video in a series I’m going to be sharing with you showcasing a recent conversation I had with Lisa Fain, the CEO of The Center for Mentoring Excellence. I’m so excited to share all of this with you over the coming weeks! Lisa Fain: So, let’s start off. You’ve often […]
