#32: Sam Sikes - (35+) Foundations for Leading Teambuilding Activities, The Magic of Experiential-Based Training and "What did you learn about each other?"

#32: Sam Sikes - (35+) Foundations for Leading Teambuilding Activities, The Magic of Experiential-Based Training and "What did you learn about each other?"

From OnTeamBuilding by Dr. Chris Cavert Team Building

February 19, 2026 · 48 min · Season 2 · Episode 32

About this episode

In this episode, Sam Sikes and Dr. Chris Cavert discuss foundational aspects of leading team building activities and share book recommendations for new facilitators.

Has anyone ever asked you, "How do you lead a team building activity?" Chris has fielded this question more than you might imagine. "Not exactly a soup question," as Forester would say. In this episode, Sam and Chris discuss some of the foundational aspects of what to think about and do before leading an activity, for the first time or, really, any time. Chris also shares his top 'starter' books and Sam adds other book recommendations to help new facilitators. We hope you join us!...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Chris Cavert

Guest: Sam Sikes

Topics covered

  • team building
  • experiential training
  • facilitation
  • leadership
  • book recommendations

Keywords

  • team building activities
  • experiential learning
  • facilitation tips
  • leadership skills
  • book recommendations

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Books & works: Foundations for Leading Teambuilding Activities, The Magic of Experiential-Based Training, What did you learn about each other?

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