Odyssey Teams Blog

Transforming Culture Through CSR: Odyssey Teams at Microsoft’s HR Global Conference At Microsoft’s HR Global Conference in Bellevue, Washington, over 1,400 HR professionals gathered for a day of inspiration, connection, and hands-on impact. The event was designed to elevate employee...

Head Dream Chaser Lain Hensley welcomes Odyssey Teams’ CEO, Bill John, for a powerful conversation on purpose, leadership, and the origin of an industry. Over 30 years ago, Bill and Lain didn’t just go first - they built the philanthropic team...

Philanthropic Team Building in MBA Programs: A Legacy of Impact In 1995, a top-tier business school—let’s call it WU—partnered with Odyssey Teams to introduce philanthropic team building in MBA programs. Their goal was bold: teach leadership through real-world impact. The...

Build More Than a Team: The Power of Philanthropic Team Building for Corporate Growth In today’s fast-paced business landscape, corporate teams are constantly evolving. Roles shift, priorities change, and pressure mounts. Amid all this movement, few teams get the chance...

Wildlife Photography and Leadership: Bill John’s Photo Odyssey Thirty-two years ago, Bill John, CEO and Co-Founder of Odyssey Teams, set out with a simple but powerful vision: to travel, be outside, and help people. That vision became the foundation for...

Mood Matters: Team Dynamics, Self-Awareness, and the Power of Positivity By Todd Demorest, CFO and Expert Facilitator at Odyssey Teams Unless you’re the hiring manager, chances are you didn’t hand-select the people you work with. And yet, over the course...

  Introduction: Why Motivation Matters More Than Ever If you’ve ever wondered how to motivate employees, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most persistent questions in leadership and human resources—and for good reason. Motivation isn’t just about productivity; it’s...

How to Increase Productivity at Work During Summer: Strategies for Energy, Connection, and Purpose Introduction: Rethinking Summer at Work June 21st may mark the official start of summer, but for many, the season begins with the first heatwave, the last...

Why You Should Ask Why Do you ever pause and ask yourself, “Why do I do what I do?” It’s a deceptively simple question—one that can unlock clarity, motivation, and meaning. At Odyssey Teams, why you should ask why isn’t just...