In today’s Workday Playdate snack, we’re talking about how to stop hating your job—and maybe even enjoy the humans you work with.

The Problem: If you’re dreading Slack pings, counting down to Friday, or secretly fantasizing about moving to a remote island with zero meetings… it might not just be burnout. It might be a connection problem. We spend 90,000 hours of our lives at work—if we’re not feeling seen or having any fun, that’s a soul issue, not a schedule issue.

The Improv Hack to try at your next meeting: “Role Call Remix.”

Before your next meeting, toss out one unexpected, totally non-work prompt—but assign everyone a role to answer in.

Like:  “Answer as if you’re a pirate who just got promoted.”  “Respond like your teenage self.”  “Pretend you’re your favorite snack food come to life.”

It’s weird. It’s wonderful. And it gets people out of robot mode and into real connection—fast.

That’s the snack. Show up human. Get a little weird. And remember—work gets way better when we stop pretending and start playing.

Journal Prompts:

• Where could I bring a little more humanity into my next meeting?
• Who on my team might be craving real connection?
• What part of my personality doesn’t usually show up at work—but could?

If you’re interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The Psychological Safety Playbook for Leaders here. Use this plug-and-play guide to building an environment where your team feels safe to share bold ideas, take creative risks, and fully engage in the work that matters most.

 

 

No, You Hang Up First (Let’s Keep Connecting)

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