I have some long time friends that always make me laugh out loud when I see them. Not just a chuckle, but the kind of laughter that brings tears to my eyes and makes my stomach hurt! I feel rejuvenated… Read More
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Communication Keys: Listen With Your Eyes and Ears
When you meet someone, ever notice their posture and expression. Are they friendly, cautious, confident, aggressive, or passive? Much of what people say has nothing to do with their words. Their body language indicates whether they are open or closed,… Read More
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Collaboration: Getting Everyone On Board
Learn the importance of collaboration. We have an exercise called the Australian Trolley where a group needs to coordinate moving a pair of two by four beams. It looks simple to do but is hard to coordinate and it takes… Read More
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Unleashing Creativity through Team Building
Thinking Outside the Box Brainstorming is the process of suggesting ideas in an open forum. Too many times, however, employees feel constrained or embarrassed to fully engage in this process. This may be partly an individual’s personality, but more often… Read More
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Do I Trust You? How Team Building Builds Trust
For a company or organization to perform well, the members must have confidence in each other; they must trust each other. Deadlines, financial constraints, and turf wars complicate this ability to work together. If company members have confidence and trust… Read More
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How to Conquer Fear: Entering the Growth Zone
How to Conquer Fear All of us at one time or another have been on the proverbial precipice, scared and unsure if we could do something. How do people conquer fear and meet a milestone or break through a boundary?… Read More
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Get the Point: Good Communication Plays an Integral Role in Business
As a former basketball player I always appreciated a fellow player who passed me the ball where I wanted it. But how did they know where to pass it? Well I first communicated with my eyes and hands to give… Read More
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Coporate Team Building: The Power of Many
“The recent snow storms are a great illustration of the power of many. When neighbors worked together, the overwhelming task of clearing snow became easier. Work goes smoother when people work together to help each other out. The same goes… Read More
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Challenge Courses are Positive Experiences for School Groups
At Terrapin Adventures Outdoor Adventure Center, we have witnessed firsthand the positive effects that team building and challenge courses have on students. Terrapin Adventures specializes in creating memorable field trips for school groups that creates changes in student’s relationships and… Read More
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The Golden Rule: Dedicated Staff Make The Difference
As I was researching the adventure tourism market prior to launching Terrapin Adventures, I traveled across the country talking to owners of zip line canopy tours. On one trip to British Columbia, I visited two facilities just 8 miles apart…. Read More