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In this episode of How People Work, Jordan and Jason discuss leadership, the gamification of work, and the importance of celebrating the small wins at work.
As a leader, it's important to recognize that failure is not the end of the world - it's actually an essential part of the learning process. By giving your employees room to fail, you're encouraging them to take risks and explore new ideas, which can ultimately lead to innovative solutions and increased productivity. When employees feel free to take risks without fear of punishment, they're more likely to experiment and come up with creative solutions that can benefit the entire team.
Gamifying work can mean using game-like elements such as points, rewards, and competition to motivate employees and improve performance. When work organically feels more like a game than a chore, employees are more likely to be motivated and invested in their tasks. Additionally, gamification can foster a sense of friendly competition and collaboration among team members, leading to increased communication and teamwork.
Jordan and Jason also discuss why celebrating small wins is an essential component of building a positive and productive workplace culture. When employees are recognized for their achievements - no matter how small - it can lead to increased motivation and a sense of accomplishment. By acknowledging and celebrating the small wins along the way, you're reinforcing the idea that every contribution matters and that progress is being made towards larger goals.
Word of the day: Recuse
Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(4:50) What we can learn from children about play
(6:20) Why being willing to fail boldly should be a part of your company values
(9:36) Why being willing to fail is a key way to approach life
(10:56) Why you must give your people the freedom to fail
(12:36) How to celebrate the wins that are often overlooked
(16:15) How your definition of wins defines your company culture
(18:02) Gamifying work helps your team win
(19:24) How gamifying work can make mundane tasks interesting
(25:45) Why we have to go back to childhood tendencies of play and work
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In this episode of How People Work, Jordan and Jason discuss leadership, the gamification of work, and the importance of celebrating the small wins at work.
As a leader, it's important to recognize that failure is not the end of the world - it's actually an essential part of the learning process. By giving your employees room to fail, you're encouraging them to take risks and explore new ideas, which can ultimately lead to innovative solutions and increased productivity. When employees feel free to take risks without fear of punishment, they're more likely to experiment and come up with creative solutions that can benefit the entire team.
Gamifying work can mean using game-like elements such as points, rewards, and competition to motivate employees and improve performance. When work organically feels more like a game than a chore, employees are more likely to be motivated and invested in their tasks. Additionally, gamification can foster a sense of friendly competition and collaboration among team members, leading to increased communication and teamwork.
Jordan and Jason also discuss why celebrating small wins is an essential component of building a positive and productive workplace culture. When employees are recognized for their achievements - no matter how small - it can lead to increased motivation and a sense of accomplishment. By acknowledging and celebrating the small wins along the way, you're reinforcing the idea that every contribution matters and that progress is being made towards larger goals.
Word of the day: Recuse
Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(4:50) What we can learn from children about play
(6:20) Why being willing to fail boldly should be a part of your company values
(9:36) Why being willing to fail is a key way to approach life
(10:56) Why you must give your people the freedom to fail
(12:36) How to celebrate the wins that are often overlooked
(16:15) How your definition of wins defines your company culture
(18:02) Gamifying work helps your team win
(19:24) How gamifying work can make mundane tasks interesting
(25:45) Why we have to go back to childhood tendencies of play and work
Learn More + Stay Connected:
Are you an HR/People Leader wanting to learn more?
People Data & Insights Report
Jason’s LinkedIn
Jordan’s LinkedIn
How Fringe works