Odyssey Teams Blog
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,...
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...
Build-A-Hand® - Corporate Social Responsibility and Teambuilding, Together!
Embraced by the world’s best teams and leaders, the Build-A-Hand® program continues to make virtual teambuilding more virtuous and in-person events life-changing. 60,000 prosthetic hands have been funded, built and donated to amputees in over 80 countries through the award-winning...
Experiential Learning That Sticks: Think, Do, Feel
As trainers, facilitators, and Leadership and Development managers, we are always looking for ways to make an experience more relevant, engaging, and memorable. Experiential learning offers a powerful framework for doing just that—by anchoring curriculum in the dynamic interplay of...
School Is In Session - Mike Walsh In this episode of You Go First, Lain Hensley sits down with Mike Walsh—a lifelong advocate for public education and a visionary leader in school governance. The conversation explores Walsh’s personal journey, what...
Wake-Up Call - Rick Minniefield Rick Minniefield has lived more than a few lifetimes. After surviving a heart attack and stroke, weighing over 400 pounds, and losing his ability to speak, Rick found himself at a crossroads - with a...
Put Me In Coach - David Kniffin David Kniffin is more than a coach - he’s a philosopher, mentor, and master of meaningful leadership. As Head Coach of UC Irvine Men’s Volleyball, David uses the game as a vehicle to...
You Go First: How Leadership Begins With You What does it mean to lead with courage, authenticity, and impact? In You Go First, Lain Hensley invites listeners to explore the heart of leadership—not as a title, but as a choice....
Is Your Team Ready For The First Day Forward?
Are you ready for the First Day Back Forward after months of sheltering in place? Odyssey Teams is dedicated to helping you emerge from quarantine with momentum and prepare you for some of the most important days of your career....