Plan Now for a Successful Summer Retreat
Thinking about a summer retreat for your team? Don’t wait until vacation season to start planning! From setting a clear purpose to nailing logistics, we’re sharing expert insights on designing a retreat that’s actually impactful—not just another meeting in a different location. Read our latest blog to learn how to make your retreat a success.
Building Capacity for Change Through Roleplay
Discover how immersive roleplay empowers teams to navigate change with empathy and resilience. Learn actionable strategies to transform your organization’s approach to change management.
Using the Enneagram at Work: A Powerful Tool for Self-Understanding and Team Dynamics
Explore how the Enneagram can transform workplace dynamics by uncovering core motivations and improving communication. Gain actionable insights and discover expert strategies from transform.forward to build a more cohesive team.
Maximizing Team Potential with the CliftonStrengths Team Grid
Your team’s greatest potential isn’t just in individual strengths—it’s in how those strengths come together. The CliftonStrengths Team Strengths Grid provides a clear visual of how your team naturally collaborates, where you might have strengths gaps, and how to work more effectively. Discover how to use this tool to maximize your team’s success.
Rethinking What It Means to Be a High Performer
Is your team’s definition of high performance too narrow? Many of the most valuable contributors aren’t the loudest voices but the quiet problem-solvers who keep everything running. Yet, they’re often overlooked—and even the first to leave. Learn how to recognize, support, and retain these hidden high performers.
Retreats Aren’t a Luxury—They’re a Necessity: Reflections from Boulder
After years of helping clients design impactful retreats, we finally planned one for our own team—and it exceeded every expectation. From personal connections to leadership growth, our first-ever retreat wasn’t just about strategy; it was about building trust and celebrating what makes us a team. Read on to see why retreats matter and how this experience is shaping our 2025 vision.
20 Questions to Guide Your End-of-Year Reflection
As the year winds down, take time to pause and reflect with your team before jumping into 2025. Our 20 questions guide you through celebrating wins, processing challenges, and setting goals for the future. Whether it’s a quick coffee chat or a formal session, these prompts and facilitation tips will help you end the year on a high note and build momentum for the year ahead.
Leading Future-Focused Goal Setting for Your Team
As the year wraps up, it's time to reflect on achievements and plan for the future. A well-structured goal-setting workshop can align your team, inspire collaboration, and set the stage for a successful 2025. From celebrating wins to defining priorities and scheduling progress check-ins, this guide walks you through creating a productive, future-focused workshop tailored to your team's needs.
An Introduction to CliftonStrengths
Discover how CliftonStrengths coaching can unlock personal and professional growth. In this blog, our Gallup Certified coach shares their journey from skepticism to becoming a passionate advocate for the power of strengths-based development. Learn how focusing on strengths can drive success for individuals and teams. Explore the benefits of CliftonStrengths today!
National Video Game Day Inspires Intentional User Journeys
Video games are more than just fun—they're a blueprint for creating engaging, intentional user experiences. In this post, we explore how gamification and user journey mapping can transform customer interactions, boost employee engagement, and drive success across industries. Whether you’re a gamer or not, discover how to apply these powerful strategies to your business today!
Building Rhythms of Reflection
Whether you're preparing for another year in education or simply feeling those "back-to-school" vibes, this season offers a unique opportunity to pause and reflect on the journey so far.
In our latest blog post, one team member shares insights on how annual reflection has shaped her approach to coaching and personal growth. From creating "Done" lists to weekly team check-ins, discover practical strategies to make reflection a powerful tool for you and your team.
Making the Most of Office Time Without Losing Flexibility
🚀 As we return to more regular office routines, it's time to rethink the value of face-to-face interactions. 🌟 Our latest blog explores how in-person office time can boost creativity, reduce misunderstandings, and enhance team cohesion—while also finding the sweet spot in hybrid work models.
Discover how leaders can strategically integrate office time into flexible work arrangements to maximize both productivity and employee satisfaction. 📈
Why Retreats?
📣 “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” — Henry Ford
One of our favorite ways to engage with clients is by facilitating team retreats. We've worked with teams of all shapes and sizes across various industries, and we've identified key best practices that highlight the value and purpose of these retreats.
In the post-COVID era, setting aside dedicated time to come together in person cannot be overstated. Retreats provide a unique opportunity to build relationships, reflect on the past, and set future goals. With many teams now hybrid or fully remote, these in-person interactions reignite the sense of community and belonging that drives success. Even when in-person retreats aren't feasible, thoughtfully planned virtual retreats can still offer tremendous benefits.
A successful retreat balances professional goals with personal interactions, fostering deeper relationships and renewed purpose. Whether in-person or virtual, retreats help teams step away from their usual environment, sparking creativity and new perspectives.
Commit to Knowing Your Team
Understanding your team’s unique strengths, motivations, and aspirations is key to effective leadership. By fostering meaningful interactions and utilizing tools like CliftonStrengths, you can tailor your leadership approach to inspire and support each team member. Discover how this commitment enhances trust, engagement, and overall performance in our latest blog post. Visit our blog to learn more about creating a more inclusive and effective leadership strategy.
Recognize Your First Team
The “First Team” concept emphasizes that senior leaders should prioritize their executive peers as their primary team. It’s a crucial concept often overshadowed by the more frequent interactions with direct reports.
☀ June Leadership Tip 2️⃣: Recognize Your First Team
Understanding your first team shapes your priorities, decision-making, and resource allocation, aligning you with the organization's goals. Discover why viewing your executive peers as your primary team fosters collaboration, strategic alignment, and a unified leadership approach. Read our latest blog post to explore how this perspective can transform your leadership and drive organizational success.