Fish! Philosophy
Work vs Play When throwing fish is fun, customers come to you! ““The bottom line is to consciously choose the attitude that will make you happier. Try to find joy in your work, befriend your colleagues, laugh and try to have some fun” – Justyna Polaczyk Getting Fishy! The Fish! Philosophy was developed by John Cristensen, […]
The Personality Types That Work Best as Leaders
Everyone has a diverse personality, and if you acknowledge these differences, you’ll bring out everyone’s productive best.
What is Connection Momentum?
Using Connection Momentum to Combine Internal and External Expectations How aligning your team’s internal culture with your client experience creates the conditions for sustainable growth. Two Worlds, One Business The world of business relationships can be viewed in two distinct ways — an internal world and an external world. The internal world is all about […]
Why Leadership Is a Skill Not a Talent
Effective leadership can be taught, learned, and improved upon. Seeing it as a skill to nurture in your team will empower your team.
Fun Group Games for Work Parties & Team Events
Looking for fun group games that actually bring people together? These crowd-pleasing activities work for end-of-year parties, team days, and any corporate event where you want people genuinely engaged.
Good Cop Bad Cop: Meaning, Examples & How It Plays Out at Work
Good cop, bad cop is a negotiation tactic where one person plays the tough role while the other stays sympathetic. Here’s what it means — and why it shows up in workplace dynamics more than you’d think.
How to Build a Culture of Appreciation in Your Workplace: A Guide for Managers and Teams
When you think about it, creating a culture of appreciation is about more than just boosting productivity. It’s about making work a place where people genuinely want to be.
5 Quick and Fun Games to Energise Your Next Team Meeting
Boost engagement with these team meeting games! Quick, fun, and easy to play, they energise teams, spark creativity, and improve collaboration in minutes.
Top 5 Team Building Games in Brisbane
Looking for Brisbane’s best team building provider? Browse our full range of Brisbane team building activities → 1. Bike Building A team building activity with heart! Bike building isn’t just about assembling two wheels and a frame—it’s about teamwork, problem-solving, and giving back. Brisbane’s incredible outdoor spaces make it the perfect location for this hands-on, […]
Team Builders Team Build Their Own Team Building Team
This article was first written in February 2020, fresh off our values retreat. Five years on, the values have evolved. We’ve republished it here as a reminder of where it all started. Reflections on the Banana Life Values Retreat During the last week of January 2020 we, the Banana Life Team (Andy, Amanda, Mike, […]