Odyssey Teams Blog

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...

  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...

  Planning a Team Building Event? Start Here! Whether you’re organizing a virtual, hybrid, or in-person corporate or academic gathering, thoughtful planning is key to creating a meaningful experience. At Odyssey Teams, we’ve been leading the team building industry for...

A Personal Odyssey: The Heart of the Build-A-Hand® Program By Bill John, President / CEO / Co-Founder of Odyssey Teams Yesterday was one of those days that reminds you why you do what you do. It was a day filled...