While we spend most of our time pretending to be important, serious grownups, it’s when we let go of that facade and just play, that the real magic happens. – Jeff Harry

Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces, help teams build psychological safety and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges through embracing a play-oriented approach to work.  Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers and has been featured in the NY Times, Mashable, Upworthy, Shondaland, & Wired.  Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day.

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Jeff Harry. Jeff combines positive psychology in play to heal workplaces, help teams build psychological safety, and help individuals address their biggest challenges.

• How does “Clarity” relate to “Play”? 
  
• Why is “Belonging” so important?
  
• What actually happens to your brain in a state of flow/play?
  
• What is unnatural about the 8-hour workday, and how do we change it? 
  

• Jeff’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays/
  
• Jeff’s Website – rediscoveryourplay.com
  
• Jeff’s Social Media Links:
  
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffharryplays
    
  • https://instagram.com/jeffharryplays
    
  • https://twitter.com/jeffharryplays
    
  • https://youtube.com/jeffharryplays
    
  • https://medium.com/@jeffharryplays
    

  Articles:

  
  
  • They think they can stop burnout by playing around – Wired
    
  • How to stop wasting time scrolling and start finding joy in play – Mashable
    
  • How Do You Add Play To Grown-Up Life – Even Now – NY Times
    
  • These people took risks and found their purpose pursuing their passion – Upworthy