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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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Host Corporate Give Back Activities

Top 5 Reasons to Host Corporate Give Back Activities

Corporate give back activities such as the Build-a-Hand® Project, Life Cycles (Build a Bike), Playhouse Challenge, or The Board Meeting, have become the latest trend in corporate team building exercises. Long gone are the days of team golf retreats that...

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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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How To Stay Connected While Working Remotely

How To Stay Connected While Working Remotely

How To Stay Connected While Working Remotely Staying connected while working remotely is more of an art than a science, though it can be critical to the success of the team as well as your identity. Since March 2020 millions...

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Elise Siam

Elise Siam - Ep. #13

Bald and Beautiful - Elise Siam This episode features an interview with the amazing and inspiring Elise Siam. This Chico, CA native is a shining light!! Elise Siam certainly has had to overcome a lot in her life including a...

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Build-A-Hand

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...

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Experiential Learning That Sticks: Think, Do, Feel

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...

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Alex Van DeWark | Podcast

Alexander Van DeWark - Ep. #12

Answering The Call In times of crisis or disaster, we rely on the courage and skill of Van DeWark and other first responders to help those affected. But what about the well-being of those individuals? Who helps the helpers cope...

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