Play vs. work mode

Play vs. work mode

The author reflects on the difference between work-self and play-self and how incorporating playfulness in the workplace can foster creativity and inspiration. He discusses the value of fun and how it can be integrated into an organization's culture, citing examples such as LEGO® Serious Play® method. Playing allows for improvisation, trying new things, and building new connections that can lead to discovering previously unrecognizable possibilities. The article concludes by proposing a combination of work and play mode to enhance personal and professional leadership and bring out unexpressed facets of one's nature.