Respark Your Life

Ep. 250: Kristi Herold - It Pays to Play


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“It is utterly false and cruelly arbitrary to put all the play and learning into childhood, all the work into middle age and all the regrets into old age.” - Margaret Mead

Why not integrate play into the workplace? This question marks a crucial shift in corporate culture, challenging traditional views of productivity. While initially seeming unconventional, incorporating playfulness offers numerous benefits for both employees and employers.

Kristi has demonstrated its compatibility with professional success, driving organizational growth and fostering positive cultures. By embracing play, companies can enhance employee engagement, reduce turnover, and increase job satisfaction. Ultimately, integrating playfulness cultivates a more vibrant, innovative, and fulfilling work environment, proving to be a strategic imperative for success in the 21st century.

Kristi Herold is the woman behind JAM, a global business that's shaking up corporate culture with the power of play. She shares her journey of transforming her business through play, especially during challenging times like the pandemic. Her message revolves around practical strategies for infusing playfulness into daily routines, virtual meetings, and team-building activities. Be inspired with the anecdotes and actionable tips that will leave you eager to bring a playful spirit to your own work life.

Check out Kristi’s book: It Pays to Play: How Play Improves Business Culture available on Amazon.

To know more about Kristi Herold, her books, and speaking engagements, go to the website: kristiherold.com.

To get a free copy of Kristi’s Playbook PDF (10 ways to integrate play into the workplace) and get a 25% discount with the JAM event, visit: kristiherold.com/respark25.

To learn how to get playfulness happening at your organization, reach out to: jamgroup.com.

Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul. Raymond’s latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire’s Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!.

 

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