You’re Cool Until You’re Not – A Focus On Safety
You get a call on your radio: “We have an injury on platform six.” That’s strange, you think. That’s the back of the park, and we’ve been closed for 20…
Author Paul Thallner
The Loyalty Equation
Why is it so hard to find loyal people these days?
Wage Wars: Attracting Workers With Culture, Not Cash
Finding, hiring, and keeping great employees are challenges that every business struggles with.
A Culture of Trust
What if I said you were in the culture business and not the outdoor recreation and adventure business? Would you think I had fallen out of my harness? As leaders,…
Time to Take Stock
Tips and advice on management practices, gleaned from our online column.
How to Have the “Change Conversation”
The word “change” strikes fear into the hearts of many business owners. How do we balance the need for change with our resistance to it?
Where to Find Agents of Change in Your Park
Don’t look too far to find out what is happening and what is possible at your park—it’s likely already taking place under your nose.
Sustaining Team Momentum Through Seasonal Transition
The leaves aren’t changing yet, but the face of your staff has! Most of your seasonal workers have disappeared back to dorms and classrooms, and your die-hard staff are now…
When to Say Yes to “Yes”
Yes. We all say it. In fact, it’s the word of opportunity. When we say yes, we are bringing a new possibility into our lives, It’s how entrepreneurs, inventors, explorers,…
Leading to Success in the Adventure Park Industry
The importance of high-performing teams.
We Are All Leaders!
What separates good leaders from great ones?
Is Your Team Engaged? Here Are Six Questions To Ask
How to ensure employees are committed to the company’s goals and motivated to make the business a success.
