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Being Playful

Episode 12 of the More Than a Lumpy Jumper podcast, hosted by Bridge Forster and Bobby Davis, titled "Being Playful" was published on March 25, 2025 and runs 49 minutes.

March 25, 2025 ·49m · More Than a Lumpy Jumper

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Play isn’t just for children! It’s a secret weapon for creativity, problem-solving, and resilience. But somewhere along the way, many of us started treating it like a luxury rather than a necessity. In this episode, we’re flipping that narrative. We’ll explore why play matters in leadership and life, uncover the science behind it, and dive into Stuart Brown’s play personalities, because yes, you have one! And if you’ve ever Googled ‘adult play’… well, you might have found more than you bargained for!! So, let’s get into it, because what if play wasn’t something tomake time for, but something that made time better?Stuart Brown: Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul | Amazon.co.ukStuart Brown: Play is more than just fun | TED TalkThe Importance of Play for Adults - National Institute for PlayThe 8 Play Personalities that illustrate how we have funDr Stuart Brown on The 7 Properties of Play | Human PerformanceCan We Actually Develop Leadership Through Play? | Psychology TodayWhat is LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®? | Official LEGO® Shop CC |Official LEGO® Shop US

Episode Description

Play isn’t just for children! It’s a secret weapon for creativity, problem-solving, and resilience. But somewhere along the way, many of us started treating it like a luxury rather than a necessity.

In this episode, we’re flipping that narrative. We’ll explore why play matters in leadership and life, uncover the science behind it, and dive into Stuart Brown’s play personalities, because yes, you have one! And if you’ve ever Googled ‘adult play’… well, you might have found more than you bargained for!!

So, let’s get into it, because what if play wasn’t something tomake time for, but something that made time better?

Stuart Brown: Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul | Amazon.co.uk

Stuart Brown: Play is more than just fun | TED Talk

The Importance of Play for Adults - National Institute for Play

The 8 Play Personalities that illustrate how we have fun

Dr Stuart Brown on The 7 Properties of Play | Human Performance

Can We Actually Develop Leadership Through Play? | Psychology Today

What is LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®? | Official LEGO® Shop CC |Official LEGO® Shop US

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