Open Culture
6 Elements for a Smashing Company Holiday Party
With the holidays fast approaching, many companies are considering throwing holiday parties. Christmas and New Year parties are common, but those who think outside of the box can even have parties for Thanksgiving or other…
Make Your Ship Unsinkable
A recent tweet said: “An entire sea of water can’t sink a ship unless it gets inside. Similarly, the negativity of the world can’t put you down, unless you allow it inside your heart and…
5 Team Building Exercises Your Employees Will Actually Enjoy
A brand is only as good as the employees that are powering it. And, since many obstacles cannot be surmounted by any single employee, good team collaboration is imperative to undertake obstacles with precision and…
The Art of Building the Ideal Company Culture
All entrepreneurs, at some point in their career, will ask this question: What is the secret to longevity in my industry? Many business professionals think that their products or services alone can do the trick….
Leadership Toolbox: The Power of Parables as a Leadership Tool
Parable: Defined as a short simple story intended to illustrate a moral or religious lesson. These stories have been passed down from generation to generation through story-telling—each story with its own significance and message. What makes…
Company Activities That Will Strengthen Any Culture
These days, culture is paramount for having a strong team to execute your business’s vision. Ideas are worthless on their own; without a strong team, you won’t succeed. When building a business, you want employees who deeply about…
How Lean Construction Empowers the Front Line for Better Teamwork
A command-and-control hierarchy used to be the only way to get things done before the 21st century. Your superior gave you a command, and you said “Yes, sir”—or paid the price. But what if the…
10 Tips to Keep Your Team Positive and Engaged
Keeping your team positive and engaged can be challenging. There will be times when it’s more difficult than others. Here are ten tips to help keep your team positive and focused on the task at…
Make Your Training Engaging, Memorable, and Unexpected
“Fire Hose Training,” “Death by PowerPoint,” and “Data Dumping”—experiences we have either had, heard about or are (unwilling to admit) created. Training experiences don’t have to bore participating audiences and can be unexpected engaging and…
