Here's something they don’t tell you when you become a team leader: you can have some of the most talented people on the planet and still end up with an utter mess and completely unproductive team. You’ve probably been there yourself. You've assembled a team with...
Employee Appreciation Day: Ideas to Make Your Team Feel Valued
Picture this: It’s March 6th, 2026 – Employee Appreciation Day in the United States – and your team strolls into the office to discover it’s just like any other day. No special recognition, no heartfelt gratitude, just another ordinary Friday. That’s what working in a...
Communicate Effectively to Improve Collaboration and Teamwork
Having a work family is a flex! It means you have done your part to build close, supportive, and trusting relationships across your organization. In a work family, employees see each other as more than just coworkers. They share mutual respect, empathy, and commitment...
5 Worst Mistakes When Planning Charity Team Building Events
In today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape, charity team building events aren't just a hiatus from daily work routines. They're crucial for nurturing team work, bolstering effective communication, and cultivating a thriving team culture. In other words: they help...
Lead With Empathy, But Be Direct in Your Communication
We’ve all heard the popular advice, “Communication is key.” Inevitably, there will be times you feel put off by something someone said or did. If it’s a recurring topic or concern in a growing relationship (colleague, friend, family, partner), it’s important to talk...
The Great Recession has Positive Impact on Team Building Industry
The Great Recession that started in late 2008 and extended to 2010 had an, somewhat positive, effect on the team building industry. Many big companies were hit with negative morale among employees. As a result, a number of these big companies began to add...






