Authentic stories from 40 years in the field—corporate team building, global travel, and immersion in Indigenous cultures that shaped the Lifestyle Team philosophy.
As fall begins, corporate training sessions across the board kick into high gear. When it comes to Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) training, instructors often face staff members representing a wide range of diversity, and sadly, they often begin unprepared without knowing much about their audience, or having met some of the team members at all. […]
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It’s a strange thing, gaming. Anywhere on the planet you find people, you’ll find people playing. But why? Most would say, “for fun.” True enough — but like most universal human behaviors, the answer runs deeper. Games are practice. They’re how we prepare for life. For thousands of years, children have played tag and hide-and-seek […]
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Social Distancing is here to stay. Hotels, as well as businesses worldwide, are rolling forward making a healthy and safe environment the highest priority. Like many businesses, Venture Up is much reliant on hotels and group travel. In our case, not only must employees and corporate leaders have confidence to enter an enclosed metal capsule […]
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The main sources for workplace anxiety, according to a recent American Institude of Stress (AIS) study, are unmanageable workload, interpersonal issues, the ole work/life balance, and job security fears. AIS reported 80 percent of American workers are stressed on the job and 92 percent of the anxiety related to working on a team. AIS defines […]
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On vacation for July 4? Doesn’t matter. Chances are you’re not working too hard anyway. There’s no stopping the lazy days of summer from seeping into the workplace. Since you’re already slacking, here’s a quick look at what’s behind America’s favorite summer day off: 1. Fake news? Well, kinda. John Trumbull’s 1818 oil painting is […]
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