Your Work Friends: How Top Companies Use Play to Win
w Brandon Wetzstein
In this episode of Your Work Friends Podcast, Brandon Wetzstein, Founder of IN8 Create, shares how play is used in the workplace, it’s benefits, and how LEGO Serious Play can unlock communication and productivity in teams.
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
Herding Squirrels explores team dynamics through LEGO Serious Play methodology, uncovering insights about leadership, collaboration, and effective teamwork.
Note: This is our first episode of Herding Squirrels! We'd love your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Contact us through IN8 Create's website.
