https://leaderchat.org A Forum to Discuss Leadership and Management Issues Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:15:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 6201603 https://leaderchat.org/2016/02/12/want-to-lead-more-effectively-have-fun/ https://leaderchat.org/2016/02/12/want-to-lead-more-effectively-have-fun/#respond Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:15:57 +0000 http://whyleadnow.com/?p=3595 Do you have fun at work? Do you try to promote a laughter-filled workplace?
These are questions I ask myself on a daily basis. And honestly, who doesn’t to work in a positive, fun, happy work environment? The results are clear: Less stress, more engagement, higher commitment. Plus, when you create a culture of fun, you’re promoting well-being for not just yourself but for everyone around you as well.
Though, it’s true that not everyone wants to stretch outside their comfort zone to accomplish this. I mean, this is the workplace we’re talking about after all. But as a leader, by doing this, you tend to display a more genuine side of yourself, a more authentic persona that direct reports appreciate. When was the last time you pulled an office prank, or sent a funny email? When was the last time you told a funny story, or did something silly to make someone laugh? Of course, every work culture is different, so you may have to find your own version of fun that works. But remember, you are part of the workplace. And as a result, you help shape and create the workplace experience.
Perhaps you can simply start by responding to spam email. You never know what funny story you’ll get out of it:

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