The Compass Blog - What We’ve Learned

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A Powerful Addition: Company Book Club

At Compass, the incorporation of a shared read has brought us unified growth. Discussions on how we can incorporate what we have learned while sharing our continuous learning adds a layer to our professional development and strategic alignment.

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Rachel Zimmerman Rachel Zimmerman

Introducing Compass Connects: Experience. Explore. Engage.

EA Days → Compass Connects

After years of hosting our popular EA Days, we’re excited to share a fresh evolution of the experience — one that feels bigger, more inclusive, and even more aligned with how today’s event professionals love to connect.

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Rachel Zimmerman Rachel Zimmerman

The Three Best Snowshoe Treks Near North Bend 

Embrace the magic of a Pacific Northwest winter! While Snoqualmie Pass is home to incredible skiing, the I-90 corridor just east of North Bend offers some of the most accessible and stunning snowshoeing for all skill levels. Here are three of our favorites, you should check out this winter!

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Why Your Team Needs an Adventure, Not an Algorithm: The Limits of AI in Team Building

In today's AI-driven world, it’s easy to believe a complex algorithm can solve every business problem, including team cohesion. AI is brilliant at drafting emails, analyzing data, and streamlining workflows. It can even give a list of team-building ideas.

But here’s the truth: when it comes to forging the deep trust, genuine empathy, and psychological safety that define a high-performing team, AI is completely useless. It just can't manufacture the human-to-human connection that forms the foundation of great collaboration.

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