Your Work Friends Podcast - Play at Work: How Top Companies Use Play to Win with Brandon Wetzstein

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Plays means profit…

Ping-pong tables aren’t the point. Real play drives trust, energy, and bold thinking—and the companies that embrace it are winning big. Play isn’t a perk, it’s a strategy. In this episode, we unpack the science of play at work, and how to use it to unlock your team’s next level..

In a world obsessed with productivity, could play be your team's secret weapon?

Brandon Wetzstein has helped transform teams at major organizations by tapping into the power of strategic play. In this episode, he breaks down why traditional "serious" approaches often lead to mediocre solutions, and how structured play can break through conventional thinking to unlock breakthrough ideas.

Key Episode Highlights: 
[00:03:45] Why NASA and Google use play-based methods for complex problems [00:12:30] The psychology behind why play creates psychological safety [00:18:20] How one leadership team resolved long-standing conflicts through play [00:25:15] Practical techniques for introducing play in traditional environments [00:35:40] The science of why play leads to better solutions than conventional methods

Whether you're:

  • Leading a team through transformation

  • Looking to drive innovation in a traditional industry

  • Trying to break down silos between departments

  • Building psychological safety in your team

This episode provides actionable strategies for using play as a serious business tool.

Featured Guest: Brandon Wetzstein, founder of In8 Create, certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator, and expert in using play-based methodologies for organizational transformation.

Resources Mentioned:

#workplace innovation #leadership development #team building #organizational psychology #corporate culture #professional development #business strategy #team communication #change management #employee engagement

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

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