In this episode, we sit down with Haley Grayless, Founder & CEO of Växa Collective, to talk about the power of gratitude in the workplace. With a background in organizational development and over a decade of nonprofit experience, Haley shares how simple acts of appreciation can drastically improve employee retention, morale, and performance. We dive into real strategies companies can use to create healthier, more engaging work cultures. If you're looking to boost your team's connection and commitment, this one's for you.

Emmy Award-winning host and improv pro Mark DeCarlo joins Rich to explore how improv sparks happier, more connected teams. From The Second City to voicing Hugh Neutron on Jimmy Neutron, Mark shares fun stories and practical tips that reveal why happy teams are the most productive and innovative ones.

Storytelling isn’t just about entertainment—it’s a proven way to engage audiences, influence decisions, and make messages more memorable. In this episode, Rich sits down with sales and communications expert Robert Mattson to explore the power of business storytelling and how it can transform sales, leadership, and communication. Learn key techniques, including the “33 rule” for keeping attention, balancing detail with brevity, and using emotional connections to drive action.

Whether you're pitching an idea, leading a team, or closing a sale, this episode is packed with tips to help you communicate more effectively and influence decision makers within and outside of your organization.

Season 6 of Team Building Saves the World is here! In The Impact of Great Teams, we’re exploring how engaged teams and strong leadership create a ripple effect beyond the workplace. Host Rich Rininsland shares what’s in store this season, from insightful conversations to expert perspectives on the real-world impact of teamwork.

This week, host Rich sits down with inclusion activist Ash Beckham for a discussion on leadership and inclusion in the workplace. Ash explains the consequences for leaders who don’t prioritize inclusion and authenticity through a business lens and a human lens. The pair discuss inclusive leadership practices, including ways to foster allyship within teams and ensure inclusive policies are put into action—not just on paper. They emphasize the importance of seeing coworkers as layered individuals rather than just their job title. Join Rich and Ash for expert tips on how to foster an inclusive culture and genuine employee connections.

On this episode of Team Building Saves the World, Rich welcomes Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey’s VP of Content Development and senior leadership consultant, for a deep dive into workplace efficiency. Kory, a facilitator of the new 7 Habits of Highly Effective People course, shares key leadership habits, discusses the importance of building team synergy, and explores how consulting strategies can drive impactful business results. They also unpack FranklinCovey's memorable slogans like “see, do, get” and “change, choice, and principles,” offering practical ways to incorporate these principles for a more productive, fulfilling work life.

On this episode of Team Building Saves the World, Rich sits down with Chris Gulley, founder of The Hand Project, and Veronica Kidemi, The Hand Project Ambassador, to discuss the company’s history as well as Veronica’s story of using her trauma to help women throughout Africa. Chris shares the impactful moment that led him to create The Hand Project and explains how the process works. Veronica details how she overcame a violent attack from her husband and broke through social barriers in Tanzania to make her own nonprofit, Voice of Women Africa. Our very own Director of Program Development, Shannon Lane Dupont, also chimes in to discuss TeamBonding’s connection to the project. Tune in to hear their stories and learn how you can get involved in this impactful program!

On this episode of Team Building Saves the World, host Rich is joined by Jon Stetson, America’s Master Mentalist! Jon explains mentalist psychology, including how to brush off embarrassment and become your most genuine self. He dives into his process for performing for live audiences, as well as how he uses creativity and imagination when creating new segments. His latest segment, The Halloween Hijinx Show, blends the art of mind reading, mystery, and seasonal fun with a touch of the supernatural. In these virtual event, he feeds off of audience interaction with impossible mind tricks and hair-raising fun.

In this episode of Team Building Saves the World, host Rich sits down with futurist and foresight expert Jeremy Nulik of Bigwidesky to discuss how leaders can craft the future of their business. Jeremy explains how to use scenario planning and strategic foresight to future-proof your business, prepare employees for inevitable challenges, and incorporate imagination and creativity into operational processes. He also runs through his scenario planning process when helping companies work through possible challenges to build resiliency and get closer to reaching their goals.