Connections Team Building and Training

11/20/2025

Gratitude Tip: Personalize Your Appreciation! 💫

A generic thank-you note is nice, but personalized gestures go further:

✅ Highlight individual achievements in team meetings

✅ Share shoutouts in your company newsletter

✅ Record short video messages from leadership

Recognition is most meaningful when it feels genuine and specific. When you notice someone's unique contribution and call it out, that's when gratitude really lands.

What's the most meaningful recognition you've ever received at work? 👇

11/19/2025

The productivity killer no one talks about 👇

Putting people in the wrong roles.

⚡When team members work outside their strengths, their energy gets zapped—and it doesn't come back, even when they return to tasks they love.

Our Team Mapping workshop gives you the insight you need to design a team where everyone thrives! https://abbottcoach.com/workshops/

11/18/2025

Gratitude Tip: Give the Gift of Time! ⏰

Sometimes the best way to say thanks is giving your team what they value most: TIME.

Ideas that make an impact:

🌅 Surprise early dismissal

📅 'No meetings' day

🏖️ Extra day off

These gestures show you care about their well-being, not just their productivity. In a world of endless to-do lists, the gift of time says 'you matter more than the task list

11/17/2025

We understand how strategically designed activities will bring your team together and help them develop soft skills like empathy, creativity, and cooperation.

Whether you’re looking to engage clients or add some entertainment to a larger event, we have you covered. Our team can customize any event for you! https://www.connectionsteambuilding.com/

11/14/2025

Think your team can handle the heat? 🔥👨🍳Our Cooking Challenges put teams head-to-head in culinary competition where communication, delegation, and creativity are the real ingredients for success!

https://www.connectionsteambuilding.com/

11/13/2025

Gratitude Tip: Celebrate with a Purpose! 🎉

Skip the typical lunch or gift card and host themed celebrations that create real connection. From company-wide game days to custom team-building events, shared experiences bring energy and laughter that people actually remember.

Try this: Plan a 'Thankful Thursday' event where teams take part in mini-challenges highlighting teamwork and gratitude!

It's not about the activity itself—it's about creating memories that remind people why they love being part of your team.

11/12/2025

Today's ice breaker tip is perfect to kick off your next meeting!

If your team was a restaurant, what type of cuisine would you serve, and what dish would you be?

✨ Bonus: explain how your "dish" contributes to the overall experience!

11/11/2025

Today we honor and thank all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication. 🇺🇸

At Connections Team Building & Training, we're grateful for the values veterans bring to our workplaces—leadership, teamwork, commitment, and resilience. These qualities strengthen every team they join!

❤️ Your service will never be forgotten.

11/10/2025

Who's going to hit the buzzer the fastest! 🙌 Hosting a game show is a fun and exciting way to test your group’s knowledge retention of training material, products, and/or services.

Let's gooooooo! https://www.connectionsteambuilding.com/team-building/game-show-mania/

11/07/2025

Want team building that strengthens collaboration AND makes a real impact? Here's how our Birthday Boxes team building event works:

🧩 Teams compete in custom challenges, puzzles, and trivia

💵 Earn play money for every challenge conquered

🛒 'Shop' for birthday party supplies with your earnings

📦 Design custom birthday boxes for families in need

🎂 Each box includes cake mix, candles, frosting, decorations, and toys

We provide everything: onsite facilitators, referees, all donated supplies, and coordination with local charities. You bring the team spirit—we handle the rest!

The result? Your team bonds through friendly competition while creating birthday celebrations that children dream of. Fun, meaningful, and unforgettable.

Ready to compete with a purpose? https://www.connectionsteambuilding.com/team-building/birthday-memories/

11/06/2025

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and ✨appreciate the people who make your organization thrive.✨

Employee appreciation isn’t just about saying “thank you.”

It’s about creating a culture where people feel valued, connected, and inspired to bring their best selves to work every day.

11/05/2025

Gratitude is the foundation of great culture!

Whether you want to celebrate your team, refresh your company values, or plan your next team-building event, we’re here to help. https://www.connectionsteambuilding.com/

Our Team Building Activities will motivate, energize, create cohesive groups, improve communication skills, and increase knowledge retention.