November 2025 | 3min read
Some team engagement experiences land in the Goldilocks zone!
Not too long.
Not too short.
Just right.
This is exactly what happened with the team at Township of Laurentian Valley (LV), who recently participated in the Leadership Game (LG) .. a powerful leadership development and team engagement experience which sparks real conversations about communication, collaboration, and trust.
From the feedback the team shared, this experience:
- Reinforced core concepts of teamwork and leadership
- Reminded us that everyone shares a common level of common ground
- Helped me learn more about myself and my co-workers
- Identified ways to improve communication and collaboration
Keep in mind, this only happened because team members were open, transparent, honest, respectful, and fully engaged.
This team was on FIRE!
Art skills
As a wrap-up, the team was asked to draw a visual representation of one of their insights .. then connect it back to something another group shared.
It’s a creative way to reinforce systems thinking and how everything connects within a team or organization.
And I’ve got to say… I was honoured (an initially a bit nervous) to have my photo make it into one of the art pieces.
It was classy. Proper.
Very demure!
(Did I get this right? I’m trying to keep up with all this new-age slang.)
Playbook
After every leadership training or team engagement experience, I create something called a Playbook.
This isn’t just another strategy document that collects dust.
It’s a practical, action-oriented guide that captures the best lessons from the session and turns them into repeatable habits that strengthen organizational culture.
Here are a few ideas you can test with your team .. inspired by the insights from the Laurentian Valley crew and adaptable for any workplace:
- Create space for open dialogue.
Invite different perspectives, listen actively, and use regular team check-ins to discuss priorities, challenges, and wins. - Encourage cross-functional collaboration.
Mix departments or project teams to spark creativity and build empathy across different roles. - Be intentional about connection.
Schedule short, consistent team-building activities .. both in-person and virtual .. to build trust, boost morale, and keep communication strong. - Celebrate small wins often.
Recognizing progress fuels motivation and helps sustain a positive, high-performing team culture.
What’s next
The Leadership Game reminds me of something simple but powerful .. when teams take time to play together, they grow together.
So here’s your challenge this week:
Find one small way to bring your team together that’s fun, reflective and a little outside the norm.
It doesn’t have to be fancy.
But it DOES need to be real and right.
You know… in the Goldilocks zone.
(Here’s something you can try that’s a short and fun activity: CONVERSATION CARDS OR QUOTE CARDS! .. Send me a note to learn more!)
Keep conquering my friends!
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