March 21, 2024

Empathy: the Heart of Strong Teams

Empathy is vital for a thriving workplace. It fosters understanding, support, and stronger relationships, resulting in higher motivation and better outcomes. Three stages of empathy are cognitive, emotional, and compassionate empathy. To develop these, teams can engage in activities like storytelling, active listening, empathy mapping, role-playing, mentorship, and team-building.
October 26, 2023

Is Your Leadership Team Paying Attention to Psychological Safety?

When you think of the steps it takes to lead a team, you’re probably thinking about setting strategic direction or making critical decisions. But, leadership is also about creating an environment where employees feel safe, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work. Learn more.
October 19, 2023

Some Teams Thrive; Some Falter: The Role of Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Psychological safety means an environment where team members can confidently inquire, make mistakes, contribute, and challenge ideas without the fear of negative consequences. It builds a culture of trust and open communication, and creates a place where team members feel safe to express their thoughts, creating a cohesive, innovative, and successful team. Read more.
August 1, 2023

AHA’s, Woohoo’s, and Huh’s: 3 Outcomes That Will Transform Your Team Learning

AHA's, Woohoo's, and Huh's - the three outcomes that can transform any team's learning experience. Discover how these outcomes can inspire change, celebrate success, and spark curiosity, leading to innovative solutions and positive teamwork.
June 29, 2023

How a Sandbox Can Help Drive Workplace Innovation

We’ve seen amazing and unexpected results from injecting a sense of fun and joy into corporate teams. Here's how finding your sandbox and scampering your way to innovation can empower your team through the power of play.
February 22, 2023

Small Wins, Big Impact: Celebrate Along the Way

Celebrate small wins and create positive momentum for your team! Most teams make the mistake of waiting for big milestones to celebrate, but taking a moment to acknowledge and celebrate small wins can help teams achieve greater success in the long run. Celebrating often gives more opportunities for the team to reflect on their achievements and create more motivation for team members to reach the team’s goals.