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Does Your Team Cheer Each Other On?
Brandon Wetzstein Brandon Wetzstein

Does Your Team Cheer Each Other On?

When Lily Zhang of the US Ping Pong team was playing for gold, Ant was right there in stands cheering her on.  And you can tell he is truly excited for her. This is the person we all want to be on a team with.  A person that wants to win and one that will cheer us on with full throated support. 

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Team 101: What Does It Mean to Be Part of a Team?
Brandon Wetzstein Brandon Wetzstein

Team 101: What Does It Mean to Be Part of a Team?

Being part of a team, whether in an office, on a sports field, in a kitchen, or on stage, involves adhering to core and basic expectations that ensure success and cohesion. Here are some universal principles that apply across all types of teams

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Why LEGO Serious Play is Great for Team Building
Brandon Wetzstein Brandon Wetzstein

Why LEGO Serious Play is Great for Team Building

By having teams build their thoughts about themselves  (and the team) out of LEGO bricks, a few things occur.

The idea is externalized - making it much easier to talk about

The model holds much of the weight of the talking, so less words are needed

It's easy for others to understand the model via metaphor so less questions are needed.

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Harnessing Team Ideas: A Guide to Balanced Ideation
Brandon Wetzstein Brandon Wetzstein

Harnessing Team Ideas: A Guide to Balanced Ideation

Explore how to cultivate and refine ideas from your team without overwhelming your execution pipeline. Learn to establish guidelines that promote quality and foster an innovative culture that drives success.

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Three Ways to Build Connection in Teams
Brandon Wetzstein Brandon Wetzstein

Three Ways to Build Connection in Teams

Discover how to foster strong connections within teams, especially in a virtual setting. Dive into the three core principles of cultivating trust and camaraderie for high-performing teams.

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The Path Ahead: Psychological Safety in a Flexible Work Era
Brandon Wetzstein Brandon Wetzstein

The Path Ahead: Psychological Safety in a Flexible Work Era

Explore the significance of psychological safety in today's evolving workplace dynamics. Uncover the profound implications it has on employee engagement, team success, and organizational growth, especially in the era of flexible work schedules.

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