Infrastructure. Have you noticed that you are hearing that word a bit more often lately? Of course, it’s one of the things at the top of the list for our … Continued
Our brains are hardwired to connect to others for our survival. We like to create a tribe of like-minded people around us who share common ground about our opinions and … Continued
The way the world operates today is testing your abilities as a leader. Within your organization, there’s more unknown and less certainty. Your team is expected to do more with … Continued
Food Love Valentines Day Cooking Classes at Thought Design What’s a better way to show someone you love them than spending some quality time together while bonding over a new … Continued
We humans don’t like to be alone; at least, not for very long. We crowd around cities and big screens and tables. We form companies and families and teams. Something … Continued
Your team works hard. Together, you bring an ideal collective of experience and skills. You’ve collaborated on dream projects, and you’ve supported each other when things don’t go exactly as … Continued
Gift your team with a cooking challenge holiday party! First Winter is upon us here in West Michigan. Answer these five questions to see if it’s nipping at your team: … Continued
Oh, ye olde office holiday party. Few other experiences provide the same opportunity for excitement and dread. On the upside, the picture on your desk doesn’t do your SO justice. … Continued
Your “Company Holiday Party Idea” Google Search Stops Here. We hear you’re on your company’s holiday party planning committee. Yay for you! What’s that? OH…you ARE the committee. Well, even … Continued
Guest lists, holiday decorations, venue, menus, entertainment, invitations… there’s a LOT that goes into planning a holiday work party. It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday work party … Continued
According to Gallup research, workforces that are highly engaged outperform other companies in earnings per share by 147 percent. If your team works remotely 100 percent of the time, you … Continued
So, you’re a new manager. Congratulations! You have a unique team of adult humans waiting for you to make your first move. As a team leader, your job is to … Continued
“Mind of a Student” is a workshop for education professionals, custom-designed to enhance your team’s ability to think differently, engage with each other and connect with their students in ways … Continued
Do you ever have that moment when you’re really in the flow… you’re getting stuff done, feeling kind of sharp, you’re on it, maybe even really creative, and then the … Continued
Preparing a meal together in our kitchen is a fun, engaging way to practice all of the important things teams do together in the workplace: decision-making, problem-solving, collaborating, innovating, giving … Continued
Serves 8-10 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 small garlic clove, finely grated 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning Freshly ground black pepper Combination of greens: kale, spinach and … Continued
Give a genuine compliment. Tell someone you love them. Smile at everyone you see. Do something nice for a stranger. Donate to a charity you believe in. Volunteer in a … Continued
You’ve probably heard that if you want to truly master a skill, you need to spend 10,000 hours on it. According to Matt Leiberman, author of Social, Why our Brains are … Continued