Episode 336: It’s Not That Serious: Play More
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In this Workday Playdate, Erin unpacks a simple but radical idea: it’s not that serious. If you’ve been stuck in overthinking, overworking, or over-perfecting, this episode is your invitation to play more and lead better because of it.
As leaders chase productivity and performance, Erin makes the case that play is a strategic advantage. From creativity and innovation to connection and culture, this episode shows how loosening your grip can unlock your team’s best thinking.
The Play Reality Check
You need more play than you think you do. Erin breaks down why taking work too seriously stifles creativity, limits connection, and keeps teams stuck in “safe” thinking.
From Survival Mode to Creative Mode
Play and laughter activate the brain’s ability to think clearly, solve problems, and stay present. Translation: more joy = better leadership decisions.
Improv as a Leadership Skill
Adaptability, listening, collaboration—improv builds the exact human skills leaders need most. Erin shares how to bring improvisation into everyday work moments.
The Power of Community + Play
Play multiplies in groups. Erin explores how shared experiences amplify creativity and trust on teams.
Celebrate the Ridiculous
The best ideas often start as the weirdest ones. Discover why embracing “bad” ideas is the fastest path to breakthrough innovation.
Your Playdate Practice
Schedule 10 minutes of intentional play and watch what shifts in your mindset, creativity, and connection.
Your Freebie
You already have strengths that make you a powerful leader. But chances are, one of them is doing more heavy lifting than you realize.
Enter your free resource: The Human Leadership Edge Quiz. In just 10 quick questions, you’ll discover the leadership strength that sets you apart in the age of AI and how to use it more intentionally with your team.
Take the Human Leadership Edge Quiz here.
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