Whataboutism, Finger-Pointing & The Blame Game at Work

by Deseri Garcia | Sep 23, 2022 | Team Building | 0 comments

Oh, if only work teams could all get along. But it usually doesn’t work that way, and often due to three destructive elements: whataboutism, finger-pointing and playing the blame game—all of which are toxic if left unchecked.  When Vida Aventura clients need help with...

Lessons for Leaders from the “Great Resignation”

by Deseri Garcia | Nov 8, 2021 | Leadership Development, Team Building | 0 comments

If you don’t know who organizational psychologist Anthony Klotz is, you’ve most likely heard of his work. He coined the phrase “the Great Resignation” after having used the term at home with his wife, while predicting that a wave of resignations were ahead. Turns out,...

10 Powerful Movies to Inspire Leaders, Managers and Teams

by Deseri Garcia | Oct 1, 2020 | Leadership Development | 0 comments

Take your passion And make it happen Pictures come alive You can dance right through your life What a feeling ― Lyrics to What a Feeling by Irene Cara, featured in Flashdance    Movies have always been a great source of inspiration for me. I mean, who can forget...

Coaching as a Career

by Deseri Garcia | Apr 22, 2020 | Personal Coaching | 0 comments

“I got this, Coach!” is music to a coach’s ears. Whether you are coaching a pro sports team, a Little League team, a corporate executive or an individual, that saying never gets old. Have you dreamed of building a career in coaching? Recently I was asked...

Virtual Team Leadership Tips: Remote Working Q&A

by Deseri Garcia | Apr 16, 2020 | crisis leadership, Leadership Development | 0 comments

It doesn’t matter how sophisticated your virtual team software is, or how creative your video conferences are, there’s something that will always be missing when business is conducted remotely, and that’s face-to-face communication. Yes, it’s a big deal. According to...