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Lead with a dash of PlayRe-claiming space for compassion and creativity in the workplace Author: Mary Hendra
Looking to build innovation, strengthen organizational culture, and develop greater confidence? Try play. Seriously. Play builds empathy, sparks creativity, and allows deeper reflection and learning. Why would we not integrate it into our workday? Speaking with CEOs, executive coaches, and leaders across a variety of industries, Mary Hendra explores what play can look like in professional spaces, its impact on us and our organizations, and how to integrate a little play ourselves to build more compassionate and creative workplaces. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Season 4: Joy and Levity in the Workplace
Episode 7
Wednesday, 5 November, 2025
“I like games for the social aspect.” Games often raise thoughts of competition, strategy, and down time. Alex challenges all of that - sharing the integration of games to build more enjoyable workplaces. But, it isn’t just about fun. All games have some sort of problem solving …and a goal. It’s almost like she’s describing “work.” We would all do well with a work environment that brings joy. Games Alex mentioned during the episode include:FishbowlVisionaryFortunately / UnfortunatelyAll are available (free) in Barometer XP’s game database on the Play Concierge Platform: https://app.barometerxp.com/sign-up Guest: Alex SuchmanAlex Suchman is the CEO and co-founder of Barometer XP, whose mission is to create cultures where people are excited about their work because they feel a strong sense of purpose and belonging. She uses games and play to strengthen interpersonal dynamics, such as trust, accountability, and psychological safety, in the workplace. She was a finalist for the Metro DC ATD Award for Excellence in Innovative Learning, has been featured in Forbes, and is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on using play as a tool for organizational effectiveness and employee success.LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrasuchman Barometer XP's website: https://www.barometerxp.com
