The Power of Play at Work: How Playful Leadership Reduces Burnout & Builds Stronger Teams with Jodi Salmond
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Mitch Carson interviews Jodi Salmond about the benefits of play in the workplace and its impact on team dynamics and employee well-being.
Play isn't a distraction from work—it may be one of the most powerful tools for building happier teams, reducing burnout, and unlocking creativity. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson interviews workplace play expert, speaker, and author Jodi Salmond to explore how leaders can transform company culture through the power of play. Jodi shares practical strategies for reducing workplace stress, improving employee engagement, fostering psychological safety, and creating high-performing teams where innovation thrives. Whether you're a CEO, manager, HR leader, or entrepreneur, this conversation offers actionable ways to make work more enjoyable—and more productive. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • Why just 10 minutes of intentional play each day can reduce stress, improve teamwork, and boost workplace morale. • How the "Sheep in the Pen" activity reveals hidden leadership, strengthens communication, and builds trust within teams. • Why CEO support and leadership buy-in are essential for creating psychologically safe, playful workplace cultures. • How burnout is costing businesses trillions globally—and why play is one of the most effective preventative strategies. • Why…
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