EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 49 MIN
Being Playful
from More Than a Lumpy Jumper · host Bridge Forster and Bobby Davis
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
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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
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