Top Five Reasons Why Most Teambuilding Events Are A Waste Of Time
Alex Kjerulf at the Chief Happiness Officer blog has a nice post entitled “Top Five Reasons Why Most Teambuilding Events Are A Waste Of Time” I like # 3 of the top 5… 3: People learn less when they’re competing Studies show that we learn less when we compete and more when we cooperate. Here’s an example […]
Breakthrough Leadership with Brian Biro — Amazing Live Workshop on January 24, 2012
I’m so excited to announce the 5th Annual Lessons In Leadership main event! The date is Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the magnificent, brand new Kimmel Arena at UNCA. Registration and Networking is from 5:00 to 6:00 with the program from 6:15 to 8:45. The speaker for this special 5th anniversary event is America’s Breakthrough Coach, Brian […]
Leadership and a Plane Crash
Remember the US Airways Flight 1549 that crash landed in the Hudson River? Can you imagine what it must have been like to hear the captain say “Brace for impact.”? Ric Elias was on that flight and in this five minute video from TED Ric shares the three things he learned that day. I’m sharing this video […]
Paintballing The Boss: Office Team-Building Exercises Gone Bad

NPR aired a story about team building activities gone bad and IATF Member Mike Cardus was interviewed for the story! CLICK HERE to listen to the 4 minute story.
‘More Than Just Fun’ Workshop with Mark Collard – 26 July 2013 in Durham, NH
An Outrageously Fun, Professional Development Workshop for Teachers, Outdoor Educators & Recreation Staff Friday 26 July 9:00am-4:00pm in Durham, New Hampshire! CLICK HERE to register. Learn stacks of new activities which build confidence, team-skills and well-being Learn how to engage your student & adult learners immediately Discover why your ice-breakers aren’t working Experience first-hand a simple […]
Boston Fans Sing National Anthem
We are stronger together. We must rise above the fear and ignorance that produces violence. Our work as teamwork facilitators is all about raising consciousness. It’s all about bringing more love to this world. I love this video showing fans at a Boston Bruins event singing the National Anthem a couple of days after the […]