Playfulness
Some people think playfulness has no place in professional organizations. They might as well say that humans have no place in professional organizations, because play is part of what makes us human. How you feel affects how you perform, and people feel better when they play.
Leadership Tools
In a world that often feels like it is spinning too fast, where burnout shadows our every step, there’s an antidote – playfulness. Science has repeatedly shown the benefits of play for adults: from sparking creativity and reducing stress to improving emotional well-being. It’s not just child’s play; it’s human play.
Playbook – Bringing Play to Work and Work to Play (Video)Our Affiliated Professional (Play), Daniel Montgomery, presents his leadership tool, Playbook, at our Leadership Tools showcase on 1-24-23.
Playbook-Bringing Play to Work and Work to PlayLearn about the transformative nature of play and how engaging in play can rewire the brain to function better in all contexts with the new Play Identity Tool. The Play Identity Tool first defines the 10 Play Identities and allows participants to reflect on their feelings toward play and to determine their 3 predominant Play Identities. Finally, the tool suggests 5 meaningful practices for each Play Identity in order to increase energy, reduce stress, identify hidden talents, and connect to play activities that bring joy and satisfaction. After, identifying potential barriers/obstacles to play, participants will create a plan for play.
Benefit of Playfulness
People are more satisfied in their work when they are playful at work, and they also tend to be more innovative and to be more innovative.
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Learn the importance of playfulness in the workplace and in our personal lives. Daniel Montgomery also discusses…
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