Odyssey Teams Blog
Why You Should Ask “Why”: Reconnecting Teams to Purpose, Passion, and Performance
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...
Tips for Team Building Events: How to Maximize Impact for Virtual, Hybrid, and In-Person Teams
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...
Build-A-Hand® & Give Confidence with the Helping Hands Program
Absolutely, Ross. Here’s a fully expanded, emotionally resonant, and SEO-optimized version of Bill John’s personal story—now well over 800 words—with a compelling title, focus keyword, and meta description. The tone honors the depth of the moment while reinforcing Odyssey Teams’...
From Training to Transformation: The Power of the Life Cycles Program On January 23, 2019, The Register-Guard published a story that captured the heart of what Odyssey Teams is all about. Titled “Eugene Blueberry Breeder Surprises YMCA Kids With...
How Odyssey Teams Builds Teams and Communities: Lain Hensley’s Vision for Purpose-Driven Training
Reimagining Team Building: How Odyssey Teams Builds Teams and Communities In the February issue of Entrepreneur, journalist JJ Ramberg spotlighted a story that continues to resonate today—a story about vision, innovation, and the power of purpose. At the center of it...
A Year of Impact: What We Accomplished Together in 2018 with our Odyssey Teams Charity Activities At Odyssey Teams, we believe team building should do more than strengthen collaboration - it should change lives. In 2018, that...
How Small Businesses Are Embracing Corporate Social Responsibility
How Small Businesses Are Embracing Corporate Social Responsibility FOXBusiness aired a segment titled “Small Business, Big Ideas” featuring Lain Hensley, Co-Founder of Odyssey Teams. In the interview, Lain shared powerful insights into how corporate social responsibility for small businesses isn’t just...
Why a Holistic Approach to Learning Matters: Insights from Odyssey Teams’ Bill John
Why a Holistic Approach to Learning Matters in Today’s Workplace In the August 10, 2018 issue of Training Magazine, Bill John—President and Co-Founder of Odyssey Teams—shared a powerful perspective on what it takes to build effective, lasting learning experiences in...
Team Building for Remote Staff: Six Guidelines for Connection in a Virtual World
Team Building for Remote Staff: Six Guidelines for Connection in a Virtual World Remote work is no longer a trend—it’s a reality. More than half of the U.S. workforce now operates offsite, and while this shift brings undeniable benefits—flexibility,...