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Philanthropy in Action: Beyond Giving

Philanthropy in Action: Beyond Giving

Boost employee performance with strategies like clear goal-setting, regular training, and fostering collaboration. By addressing issues like poor communication and unclear objectives, employers can create a positive work environment that enhances productivity, trust, and morale, driving organizational success.

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Gayle Hutchinson and Lain Hensley

Gayle Hutchinson - Ep. #18

Breaking the Glass Ceiling - Gayle Hutchinson Gayle Hutchinson is California State University of Chico's first female president in the college's 135-year history. Pushed into the deep end at the start of her presidency, she hit the ground running to...

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Reprogram Your Mind: How to Overcome Negativity

Reprogram Your Mind: How to Overcome Negativity

Reprogram Your Mind: How to Overcome Negativity We’ve all heard them: “The meeting is going to be a waste of time.” “Kids today are selfish.” “This isn’t going to work.” “A virtual team is naturally disconnected.” “You’re too young to...

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Pets in virtual meetings

Pets in Virtual Meetings: Welcome Distractions or Wildly Misunderstood?

Pets in Virtual Meetings: Welcome Distractions or Wildly Misunderstood? A slightly biased study on the power of pets during the pandemic-induced work-from-home setting. Recently, during an internal virtual teambuilding activity, Allison’s cat bounded onto her screen. She apologized and quickly...

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Scrambling to Pivot From an In-Person Meeting to Hybrid or Virtual Programs?

Scrambling to Pivot From an In-Person Meeting to Hybrid or Virtual Programs?

Scrambling to pivot from an in-person meeting to hybrid or virtual programs? You’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. At Odyssey Teams, we understand the pressure of last-minute changes, shifting logistics, and the need to keep your team engaged,...

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Bob Petrello - You Go First

Bob Petrello - Ep. # 15

A Guaranteed Epiphany - Bob Petrello With more than thirty years experience consulting with leadership teams at Disney and other massive brands, Bob is quite frankly, The $#!+! As a trained psychologist he transferred his understanding of human behavior to the...

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- Return On Inspiration: The ROI That Really Matters

Return On Inspiration: The ROI That Really Matters

Today I woke up with a new perspective of ROI. Return On Inspiration. I know ROI is a common business term referring to Return On Investment, but have we ever tried to measure the Return On Inspiration? We all know...

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Effective Teamwork is Powerful

Effective Teamwork is Powerful

Effective Teamwork Is Powerful We’ve all witnessed the magic of effective teamwork. Whether it’s a championship-winning sports team or a high-performing organization, their success rarely hinges on individual brilliance alone. Instead, it stems from the ability to align diverse skills,...

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How To Improve Employee Engagement - 5 Tips

How To Improve Employee Engagement - 5 Tips

  Employee engagement is the emotional commitment an employee has to their organization and its goals. Having emotional commitment means employees genuinely care about their work and the company they work for. They don’t just work for a paycheck or...

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