Make Your Fun Intentional
What if this year your one resolution was to deliberately have more fun?
It would be one of the easier resolutions to keep! And it’s a worthwhile objective. Author and one-time science journalist Catherine Price believes it’s essential to prioritize fun. Intentionally seeking out fun causes us to be present in our lives; it refreshes us and silences our inner critic, helping us cope better with stress.
At EPI, we’ve always believed having fun at work is one of the secrets to boosting job satisfaction. Recently, we played the “This or That” game during a virtual team meeting, which led to lots of laughter and connection and left us ready to tackle the rest of our day with enthusiasm. I encourage you to schedule some intentional fun with your team!
As Price says in her engaging TED talk, “Fun is the secret to feeling alive.”
Here are links to two articles about the importance of intentional fun:
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All In: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams by Mike Michalowicz
I’ve been a Mike Michalowicz fan for years, so I was excited when All In came out. It doesn’t disappoint! His typical irreverent style and down-to-earth approach is evident throughout and, as usual, he doesn’t mince words (which I find refreshing). This book has some great tips around hiring through teaching rather than interviewing, retaining the people you want, and increasing connection and motivation. The author always has practical ideas you can act on fairly quickly and this book is no exception; in every chapter he summarizes key points comparing good leaders to great leaders. The message is simple and effective: Good leaders go all in but great leaders ARE all in.
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