Why Play Is The Missing Piece In Learning And Leadership

Play is often seen as something children do, but it may be one of the most powerful tools for learning, creativity, and leadership at any age. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor to explore how play, storytelling, and empathy shape the way we learn, connect, and lead. Drawing from her work in education, museums, and organizational leadership, Dr. Diane shares how integrating multicultural literature with STEM and hands-on experiences can unlock deeper engagement and resilience. They also discuss the concept of “Playful Leadership” and why fostering curiosity, joy, and creativity is essential not only in classrooms, but in teams, workplaces, and everyday life.Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor is an educator, speaker, and consultant with nearly 30 years of experience transforming learning through play, storytelling, and empathy. She is the founder of Dr. Diane’s Adventures in Learning and host of the Adventures in Learning podcast. With a PhD in Elementary Education from the University of Virginia, where she also serves as an adjunct professor, Dr. Diane specializes in integrating multicultural literature with STEM/STEAM and advancing “Playful Leadership” to help individuals and teams unlock creativity and resilience.Website: https://www.drdianeadventures.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-jackson-schnoorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianejacksonschnoor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCntXM_ffikNoSqwrASAggeA Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-dianes-adventures-in-learning/id1637889742 This episode is brought to you by What Doctors Don't Tell You:Enhance your health education with a 12-week digital subscription to What Doctors Don't Tell You for just $1 by visiting https://wddty.com/drjen.PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavoritesFOLLOW ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmomYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmomFTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you).  I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored.DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.  For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.