Audio Interview: Randy Siegel on Communication Styles and How They Impact Teamwork
Since ancient times, man has attempted to categorize the different personality styles. In this interview with Randy Siegel, we focus on understanding personality styles relative to communication. Teams that communicate better are more successful. This is obvious. The problem is that most systems for understanding communication styles are too complex to easily use in a real, […]
Audio Interview with Laurie Beth Jones on Spirituality and Teamwork
Laurie Beth Jones is the author of many best selling books that teach how to effectively blend our spiritual life with our life as leaders and team members. I was introduced to Laurie Beth’s while working as a faculty level trainer for the YMCA of the USA in the mid 90’s. Her first book was entitled “Jesus, CEO […]
Audio Interview with Roger Greenaway on Debriefing and Processing Teambuilding Games
Dr. Roger Greenaway is a master at maximizing the debriefing (processing) of teambuilding exercises. Roger calls his approach “active reviewing” and he’s earned his reputation by helping educators and trainers from around the world learn how to maximize the benefits of experiential learning. In this 30 minute audio interview Roger shares his unique perspective on teamwork […]
Audio Interview with Master Teambuilding Games Leader Sam Sikes – – The use of props in experiential teamwork activities
Sam Sikes is one of the most creative teamwork trainers I know. He has an amazing gift for finding everyday items and turning them into powerful teambuilding games props and so this is what I’ll be talking with Sam about in this interview. Sam has worked with small, medium, large and extra large groups in […]
Audio Interview with Dr. George Kohlrieser — Lessons about teamwork from a hostage negotiator
When you think of conflict, what comes to mind? Fighting? Aggression? Hatred? Fear? Struggles? Battles? This is how most think of conflict. But hostage negotiator turned professor of leadership Dr. George Kohlrieser says effective leaders (and hostage negotiators) have trained themselves to look at the positive side of conflict: opportunity, energy, passion, creativity, and engagement. Not only […]
Interview: Shonnie Lavender and Bruce Mulkey — Commitment, Relationships, and Teamwork
I recently interviewed marriage vow experts Shonnie Lavender and Bruce Mulkey. You must be wondering why I would interview marriage vow experts on a website dedicated to all things teamwork. What could marriage vows possibly have to do with teamwork? The answer is simple: COMMITMENT In their book “I Do! I Do! The Marriage Vow […]