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Teambuilding Idea: The Four Quadrant Activity
Every other month, our team converges for a 2-day mini retreat to bring our dispersed team together from around the country. One day is more priorities-focused: determining department objectives, collaborating on special projects, and strategizing goals for the...
Your 2026 Training Schedule
School is now in session! We've got an exciting array of curriculum options to give your employees a head start on their learning journey this Fall. Whether you are inspiring your leaders to achieve greatness, reinvigorating your organizational culture, or upskilling...
The Team Presentation Game-Changer
By: Lora Haines,Training Consultant As meeting culture evolves, one thing remains constant: professionals want to take control of their meetings and presentations. That's why Commanding the Room has remained one of our most popular courses at JB Training Solutions...
You Had Us at Day 1
Starting a new job brings a lot of excitement, anticipation, and a teensy bit of, “Wait, what do I do now?” The Right Start: Fundamental Skills is designed for exactly that moment. The workshop arms interns and new hires with the practical tools they need to make a...
The Power of Traditions: How Small Rituals Can Reinforce Big Values
By: Courtney Templin, President It all started ten years ago with a last-minute scramble to find a “smash cake” for my daughter’s first birthday. I waited too long, and the only options left were red, white, and blue - leftovers from Memorial Day. Determined to make...
What is an Accidental Manager?
A recent survey[1] revealed a concerning trend: A significant portion of managers - approximately 66% - are ill-equipped to lead teams due to lack of training. This cohort has been dubbed ‘accidental managers’ to describe their lack of preparation for this role, and...
Two Ingredients for Finding Meaning at Work
By: Courtney Templin, President Employee engagement is at a 10-year low. Yikes. Disconnected, disengaged, and job hugging all seem to be making headlines. That’s why I was especially inspired by a LinkedIn interview with Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor and author of...
Nobody Taught You How to Manage
Here's a truth most managers won't say out loud: they were never formally taught how to do this job. You got promoted because you were great at your job. You hit your numbers, earned your stripes, and one day someone said, "Congratulations, you're in charge of people...
The ROI of Time Together
By: Courtney Templin, President A Pringles taste test. Then vs. now photos from 2016 and 2026. Dinner inspired by a team member’s next big trip. These are just a few memorable moments from our most recent JB all-team collaboration days and a reminder of just how...
The Most Underrated Skill in the Workplace
Think about the last meeting you attended. What do you actually remember? If you're drawing a blank, you're not alone, and you're exactly who this is for. We are drowning in information and starving for meaning. The average professional sits through dozens of...
Employee Appreciation Day – Don’t Miss the Moment
By: Courtney Templin, President One of the questions in the Gallup Q12 employee engagement survey asks: "In the last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work." Seven days. Not once a quarter. Not at year-end. Not on a designated day. The...
Strong Ground, Bold Growth
As we step into a new year, we’re embracing our 2026 theme: Strong Ground, Bold Growth. The idea clicked for me while reading Brené Brown’s latest book. (Brené always pulls through with inspiration when you need it.) She opens with a story about recovering from a...