I have never had more incoming requests for working with companies who want to bring their executive teams together than in the past few months. 

Cautiously and optimistically companies are telling me that they are ready and the face to face escape is desperately needed.  It isn’t just executives and companies. Kids need it too. One of my 11 year olds has just started a new school, they are all leaving this morning with their class on a three day camping trip. Every year every grade has a beginning of the year camping trip to allow everyone to form new relationships, escape the classroom, and get outside in the fresh Californian air and explore. I love this ritual and this year I know many kids and teachers will appreciate it being (safely) brought back.  I’m no fan of futile team building with no purpose, but the outdoors offers a safer way to gather, change your view, and recharge your batteries.  Many of the executives I work with we have “walk and talk” meetings. Where we have audio only and each go on a walk individually around our own neighborhoods. I encourage them to replicate it with their teams.  Change where your desk is today.  Get outside.  Enjoy the fresh air.  It will fire up your brain in new ways.

Dedicated to growing your business,

Val

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