Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work!
This time, we're talking all about:
- Why forced team building exercises make everyone scatter like roaches
- The difference between building culture and forcing "fun"
- Stay interviews vs. exit interviews (and why timing matters)
- When the CEO thinks they're everyone's buddy (spoiler: they're not)
- How to survive mandatory team building when you'd rather be anywhere else
In this episode, Shannon and Deborah tackle the dreaded corporate team building exercise—from rope courses nobody asked for to virtual activities that somehow make it worse. They break down why these forced bonding sessions often backfire, what leaders get wrong about culture, and how knowing your team's actual needs (through stay interviews, not mandatory fun) makes all the difference. Plus, they share survival tips for when you're stuck doing trust falls against your will.
So sip, swig, or chug — and get ready to:
- Learn what stay interviews are and why they beat exit interviews
- Understand why series beats events for building real trust
- Create your own team building moments (with people you actually like)
- Make the best of it when you can't escape the corporate games
- Recognize when leadership is too disconnected to plan effectively
Because it wouldn't be Drinks After Work without the drinks, here are the FAB:
Deborah: The Halo Effect — Half ounce of gin, peach liqueur, lime juice, orange bitters, topped with Prosecco and garnished with a flower.
Shannon: Shaken Daiquiri — Bacardi, lime juice, simple syrup, shaken (not frozen) with extra lime for tartness.
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Hosts:
Shannon Tipton &
Deborah Harris
Podcast produced by:
Obsidian Productions
