The Seahawks’ Super “Mistake”
“You’re either a mistake maker or a life learner.” –Anonymous Given that over 120 million viewers were watching the end of Super Bowl XLIX this past Sunday, the chances are fairly good that at least some (if not most) of you witnessed the puzzling play calling from Seattle Seahawks’ coach, Pete Carroll. Here was the […]
Engagement starts at home
Back in 1987, while wrapping up a stint as an English teacher in Japan, my college buddy Tim came out to Tokyo for a visit. An old-Japan hand from childhood when his father was a diplomat in the country, Tim (now a jazz musician in New York) knew a great deal, first hand, about the […]
Mountain View – Computer History Museum teambuilding scavenger hunt
A fun, indoor place to hold a team building scavenger hunt in Silicon Valley Event Description: A high-tech, high-touch, indoor location for a corporate team building you can hold event all year long, Silicon Valley’s Computer History Museum in Mountain View is THE place to experience the fascinating story of the computer industry. Explore […]
3) Clue Trek — VIP Program OFF-site/ON-site, full-day workshop)
Our Clue Trek VIP program is our Premium program on steroids. Facilitated by Dr. Clue founder and CEO Dave Blum, you get a 1/2 day treasure hunt AND a 1/2 day team-alignment boot camp, all in one action-packed day of fun and learning with Dr. Clue himself.
On-Site Hunt
We come to your office or hotel for this fantastic indoor, onsite, treasure hunt. Transform your meeting space into an interactive game! Great for inclement weather! With take-away lessons you can use immediately to start building your unstoppable team community. Fact: Most teams under-achieve…and it’s NOT for lack of skills, knowledge or resources. […]
The Samurai and the Zen Master
A noted samurai general in old Japan visits a venerable Zen master at his temple in imperial Kyoto. Says the samurai: “Master, I have spent my entire adult life waging war after war with my enemies. I am ready now to turn my attention to my salvation. The Zen master — bald, 70 years old, […]
On-site hunt (virtual): Clue Trek Mini
Need a quick meeting energy boost, or perhaps a fun, impactful way to boost familiarity and camaraderie during your lunch or cocktail hour? During your Mini-Trek, we come to you VIRTUALLY, transforming your meeting space into an interactive experience! Great for inclement weather, with take-away lessons you can use immediately to start building unstoppable team […]
What is Play?
I’d like to introduce you to my cat, Ava. At 15-20 pounds, 8-year-old Ava is one big Maine Coon feline. To say that she is a big as a raccoon doesn’t do her magnificent physique justice. When viewed from behind, the seated Ava is almost perfectly pear-shaped. When she spreads out on the ground, as […]
Life’s Three, Hidden Opportunities
As many of you probably know from reading my articles and blogs over the years, I’m a long-time volleyball player. Not that I’m an “A+” player, mind you… At 5’9”, I’m not exactly spiking the ball over people. But whatever the outcome, I do love getting out there and running around with my Sunday group […]
Big Hero 6 and the Heroes Quest
In my last blog (The “Quest” for Success), I explored the concept of the “quest” and how it relates to both the Indiana Jones films of the 80s as well as the workplace of today. Since them, my fascination with the quest model has further deepened upon encountering my friend, Gail Whipple’s, brilliant take on […]