Our top 10 virtual moments from the year that sucked™
“Everyone knows that 2020 tested us all, in more ways than one. For our team at 25N, the terms “accountability,” “leadership” and “company culture” took on a whole new meaning, and our personal wellness took center stage.
As time wore on, I realized that something amazing was happening: we were making changes in the short term that would make us better… forever.
We leaned on each other. We established company-wide mental health and self-care practices. We asked, “how are you?” with sincerity and compassion. Challenges we faced were quickly put into perspective, and virtual collaboration became effortless.
I couldn’t be prouder of our team, and I can’t wait to see what 2021 brings.”
-Meagan
Like everyone else on planet Earth this year, we became absolute pros at making lemonade from lemons using countless Zoom calls to get work done and have a little fun, too.
Without further ado, please enjoy:
The Top Ten Virtual Moments from The Year that Sucked™
1. We established Virtual Events
We didn’t want you to be bored, and we certainly didn’t want you to feel alone.
2. We debuted “The Clementines” and slammed some poetry
Without the hunker down order, we never would have known how talented our team is! Musicians! Poets! Artists of all kinds!
3. We grew our Team
This year, we welcomed new teammates to nearly every department, from marketing to accounting to hospitality… all with reduced (or nonexistent) face-to-face training.
4. We grew a Baby
Well… one of us did (see below).
5. We discovered our Inner Artists
Inspired by our “open mic” session (see #2), we held a company-wide Virtual Painting Party a la Bob Ross.
6. We watched our Members support each other
With free virtual education like “Navigating the SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Application” and “Resilience Workshop: Creating Habits for Growth in Adversity,” to name a few.
7. We made Margaritas
At a virtual cocktail class. ‘Nuf said.
8. We solved a Murder Mystery
At our first ever company retreat.
9. We got distracted by Fur Children
It’s like they know when we’re trying to work…
10. We got distracted by Human Children
Which inspired our “Parent/Student/Educator” Coworking packages.
Introducing 25N’s own in-house girl band: The Clementines! (Recognize Noelle, Lindsey, or Sari?)
Teams that paint together, grow together.
Mixology… but make it virtual.
They say you’ll never forget your baby’s first conference call! Congrats again, Kelly!