When I returned from Nashville and the Mac Tools Fair, I participated in my “other career,” Team Offsite. That’s a term that GE uses for a multiple day, team building, exercise.

Team members from around the world meet for two or more days to network, plan the year ahead, share ideas, and basically, build a strong energized team. We accomplish that with discussions, presentations, and some adventurous bonding.

This year we went snowmobiling in the Sierras. When I first heard the plan for this year, I was considerably bummed thinking I would be the only one that would have to stay back at the lodge while the others traveled through the backcountry. I called my doctor and he gave me the approval to go snowmobiling, with the strict advice of not hitting any trees. He also requested that I ride my own. He would feel better if I had control over my own vehicle. I was excited about going until I heard stories of a group that went the week before we did. They returned with stories of multiple rollovers and tree benders.

As if it turned out, we had a choice of two different rides. One was fun and safe, the other was fun and extreme. I had no decision to make because the rest of the team told me that I was going to take the safe one, and that they were going to surround me when riding to ensure I do not go to fast.

As it turns out, they did a great job, and we all had a great time. We had no rollovers or tree incidents for either tour. We had a great time. I have posted a couple of pictures for you.

I had to leave before the official ending of the Offsite was over to catch a plane back east, however, the part that I attended was successful and inspiring. I am very fortunate; I work with wonderful teams in each career.

Next blog will be our trip to visit GEICO Motorcycle in Virginia Beach.