Team Building Resources

I recently read an article about a “30 Day E-mail Detox” and found it quite insightful on a personal level.  I’m very much addicted to my blackberry and check email continuously through-out the day and evening.  The challenge was to give it up for 30 days and then return to a more normal level or [...]

One of my favourite blogs is one called “Chief Happiness Officer“, the author Alexander Kjerulf provides great reading on a regular basis.  A recent post is a video, an 18 minute video which seems like an eternity in terms of web videos but its worth every minute.  I’m sure I don’t need to draw the [...]

As you embark on a new year, make this the year you optimize your performance, either at work or in your personal life.  Either way the best way to do it is with the help of a team.  If there is something you would like to improve on, first take time to think why it [...]

When you evaluate both the results of a team and also the enjoyment factor the level of engagement of each individuals is a key element in delivering success on both front.  I believe there are 3 primary reasons for individuals not to fully engage with the team:

No clear objective for the team or don’t buy in [...]

The concept of  “scripts” we have written for ourselves is a core part of individual therapy.  When someone embarks on self reflection to work through a difficult situation or to help them achieve new goals they often need to focus on areas of their life that repeat the same behaviour or achieve the same outcome [...]

Continuing my discussion on the impact of Self Esteem on team performance the 4th, pillar as defined in Nathaniel Branden’s book “The Six Pillars of Self Esteem” – Self Assertiveness.
4. Self-assertiveness:
Being authentic in our dealings with others; treating our values and persons with decent respect in social contexts; refusing to fake the reality of who [...]

Continuing my discussion on the impact of Self Esteem on team performance the 3rd pillar as defined in Nathaniel Branden’s book “The Six Pillars of Self Esteem”  – Self Responsibility
3. Self-responsibility:
Realizing that we are the authors of our choices and actions; that each one of us is responsible for our life and well-being and for [...]

The connection of high self esteem and individual peak performance is very clear.  A key trait of high self esteem is a strong self awareness and acceptance of oneself.  Individuals who truly understand their own strengths will ensure they are performing a role in which they are competent but also enjoy.  This in turn leads [...]

For teams to work together successful they often need to overcome a number of barriers.  The basic benefit of team is many minds and bodies working together to accomplish a common goal.  Truly successful teams take advantage of the unique strengths and perspectives of the individuals that make up the group.  However, often the differences [...]

By rewarding failure strategically you can set a culture that is more innovative and creative.