by Lance Loya | Oct 28, 2025
Happy Halloween week! One of my favorite Halloween memories is the year one of my daughters dressed up as an angel and the other dressed up as a devil. I shared a photo of them on social media, jokingly writing, “Look, they dressed up as each other.” If you were...
by Lance Loya | Oct 21, 2025
I spoke at a conference last week, and afterward, someone approached me and asked, “How do I get my team members to be more engaged?” This is one of the most common questions I am asked. While I understand the depth of the question, I am not always certain the person...
by Lance Loya | Oct 14, 2025
The English word “gift” comes from the Proto-Germanic word geftiz, which means “that which is given.” Etymologists, experts who study the evolution of words, point out that the noun form of gift was originally only used in the context of...
by Lance Loya | Oct 7, 2025
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is happening this week in New Mexico. What started in 1972 as a modest gathering of 13 balloons launching from a shopping mall parking lot has grown to be the largest hot air balloon event in the world. Nearly 600 balloons...
by Lance Loya | Sep 23, 2025
As many regular Teammate Tuesdays readers are aware, I live in Florida—a place synonymous with hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1 to November 30, meaning Floridians have recently passed the season’s peak point. This year, the season has been...