Who would have thought that working remotely would actually serve to bring people together? Just the same, when the Covid-19 pandemic forced a Stay at Home order in the State of Maine this March, The MEMIC Group (MEMIC) — workers’... READ MORE
By Andrew Spofford, Director of OBP and Custom Programs Who would have thought that working remotely would actually serve to bring people together? Just the same, when the Covid-19 pandemic forced a Stay at Home order in the State of... READ MORE
Eighteen months ago, when David Wantman (CEO) and Greg Sauter (President) set out to deepen relationships and cohesion amongst the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at WGI – a national design and professional services firm with 18 offices stretching from West... READ MORE
This pandemic experience has underscored my values, inspired me to be my best self, and to seek ways to help others. I feel certain that I will come out of this ordeal stronger for what I have learned about dealing... READ MORE
“There’s more in you than you know.” Since the middle of the 20th century, this call for challenge & self-discovery has motivated Outward Bound students all over the world. Despite the fear and difficulty caused by COVID-19, around the world, I’ve... READ MORE
Luke Lezhanskyy, Maine Appalachian Backpacking & Canoeing for Adults (HNCF-942). So here we were, Christian and I, huddling in our sleeping bags on either side of Liam, keeping him warm with our combined body heat. Liam’s sleeping bag was drenched... READ MORE
More often than not, our alumni reach out to us because they are compelled to pay their experience on course forward, to repay the kindness of their scholarship or to help someone who otherwise couldn’t afford to have the opportunity... READ MORE
Stowed away in his grandmother’s old and weathered steamer trunk survived tattered letters, faded photographs, military records and treasured mementos from a life impassioned and transformed by Outward Bound. ... READ MORE
Along the way, I've observed a human equivalent to Technical Debt, which my inner voice now calls "The Persona Tax." We all pay it, but how (and how much) varies by person and organization.... READ MORE