Team Building

The Role of Laughter in Learning: Why Fun Fuels Retention

Laughter, levity, and genuine human connection aren't the reward you give people after the real learning happens; it’s how the real learning happens. Used with intention, humor isn't unprofessional or a distraction. It's one of the most evidence-based tools in the room.

Shaunia Scales

Mar 314 min read

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The Science of the Snicker: How Humor Builds Psychological Safety

If you’ve ever watched a tense meeting melt the moment someone cracks a well-timed joke, you already know this truth: humor is not just entertainment. It is a human survival strategy

Shaunia Scales

Dec 8, 20255 min read

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Why Your Team Forgets 80% of Training (And How to Fix It)

If you’ve ever led a workshop and watched your team’s enthusiasm fade faster than the weak coffee in the breakroom, you’re not alone. Research shows that people forget about 80% of what they learn within a week if they don’t practice or revisit it.

Shaunia Scales

Nov 17, 20255 min read

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Team Building that Works (and the Kind That Doesn’t)

You know those team-building activities that make everyone cringe a little? The ones that are fun in the moment, but do nothing to actually help your team communicate, collaborate, or trust each other?

Shaunia Scales

Nov 17, 20254 min read