Autumn is just around the corner. Yet, I’m still reflecting on the vibrant atmosphere, unifying spirit, and incredible performances of…
Effervescent Crowd Striving for High Ideals
This year, for our summer visit to France, I pleaded with Jean-Pierre to avoid Paris and the Olympics, dreading the…
Think of Others
Words have the power to be weapons, medicine or anchors. In French, "anchor" (ancre) and "ink" (encre) have different spellings…
The missing piece
Last Friday, I was on a plane heading home to California after three weeks in France visiting family and friends.…
Developing Strong Relational Muscles
Occasionally, I find myself in this uncomfortable situation: I’m facilitating a team conversation that feels “icky,” off track. I wonder…
Showing our care first
A few months ago, Jean-Pierre and I facilitated a retreat for a team that was experiencing an important change in…
Permission to Fail
When we kick off a presentation with a new team, Jean-Pierre and I are usually nervous (JP is both my…
Risking vulnerability, even rejection, over demonization
One misguided solution to avoid a vulnerable conversation with someone we have an ongoing unproductive dynamic, is to build a…
Master Class in Leadership while on a plane in Stormy Weather
On January 4th, a “bomb cyclone storm" was announced on the news. It was predicted to break in the greater…
More Team Building and Team Magic in 2023!
Our goal at The Trust Factory is always to foster a learning environment for team building, where everyone is eager…