Advice to a CEO from an Artist

The Real Problem With “Team Building”

(and why making art together is way better)

Most team-building fails because it:

• Requires performance (talk, share, compete)

• Favors extroverts

• Feels disconnected from actual work

• Adds to already full calendars

Why Paint-By-Number Works for Adults

• Lowers decision fatigue

• Creates shared focus without forced interaction

• Allows conversation to happen around the activity

• Produces a visible result employees feel proud of

People don’t bond by being told to connect. They bond while doing something side-by-side

Connection Without Pressure

Accessibility

No talent required. No prep. No public speaking.
Everyone can participate immediately.

Parallel Play

Adults connect the same way kids do — by working near each other without pressure to perform.

Shared Outcome

The finished piece becomes:

• A visual reminder of collaboration

• A conversation starter

• A symbol of belonging in the space

CEO Matt Boosts Morale and Brand with Art

CEO Matt installed five paint-by-number murals across all company locations, turning walls into shared experiences. Employees collaborated on each piece, boosting morale, teamwork, and pride in their workplace. Visitors noticed too—the murals reinforced the brand in a vibrant, memorable way. Art became more than decoration; it became a tool for connection and culture.

Is this right for you?

✔ Your team is busy

✔ You want culture without forced vulnerability

✔ You’re tired of icebreakers

✔ You want something tangible afterward

✔ You value inclusion across personality types

If you checked 3 or more, this works.