I learned this in my Cornell psychology class: A child’s play is her work.
So 11-month-old granddaughter, McKenna, is hard at work above.
Curious, when you are at work, do you “play”?
Outstanding people have careers not “jobs” because they find joy in work. They feel happiness as they toil. They don’t …
Wait for “Hump Day”
Stampede the exit at 4:30pm every Friday
Pine for retirement
Grump their way through their day
I believe this:
Playfulness is a choice, a decision. There’s “intentionality” to the playful person. They begin their workweek planning to enjoy it.
We write in Outstanding! that “work is not a party.” But just as McKenna decides to play by peeking over an ottoman, people who love what they do might love what they do because they choose to bring a playful spirit to their work.
And, clearly, playfulness is not just of immeasurable value to us, but our organizations, colleagues, and customers.
So ask QBQs (quick “tutorial”) such as, “How can I find joy in what I do?” and “What can I do to celebrate small victories?”
Or, if needed, this powerful question: “How can I find work that I love!?”
All questions worth asking.
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