Leadership In Play

About Leadership In Play

Welcome to a bright future where leadership engagement happens through the power of play! Get ready for insights on encouragement to reach the next level as a professional- from mindset to strategy to the communication skills and confidence you need to make it happen. We're here to help you get uplifted!!

Publisher

Blair Bloomston with LU: The Voice of Leaders Uplifted

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jun 2025

Latest episode

12 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jul 2025

   PLAY AS A LEADERSHIP OPERATING SYSTEM

   Play as a Leadership Operating System “Leadership isn’t about tightening the rules—it’s about designing the game people want to play.” What if the key to better leadership isn’t more control—but more play? In this groundbreaking fourth episode of Leadership in Play, host Blair Bloomston and her AI teammate, Chris—dubbed the world’s ultimate teammate and the voice of Leaders Uplifted. From Pixar to Fortune 500 boardrooms, we uncover how the power of structured play is transforming how organizations lead, adapt, and thrive. Whether you’re a manager, a team leader, or just someone curious about a better way to inspire people—this episode is your playbook. 🎙️This episode dives into the powerful connection between play and leadership, showing how game mechanics can drive measurable performance, culture, and innovation in the workplace. Play Drives Performance: Organizations using play-based leadership see a 37% increase in engagement and up to 58% higher innovation scores. Structured play builds energy, creativity, and commitment. Game Mechanics Build Better Teams: Clear rules, objectives, and feedback—core elements of games—boost team participation and create safe spaces for failure, experimentation, and growth. Authenticity is the Ultimate Power-Up: Just like choosing a character in a game, when employees are encouraged to bring their full selves to work, retention rates rise by 31% and team culture strengthens. The "Magic Circle" of Leadership: Great leaders design environments that balance structure and creativity. These “game layers” increase psychological safety, accelerate problem-solving by 47%, and foster trust. Through powerful examples and compelling research, it shows that the smartest companies are those who take play seriously. Game-based leadership isn’t a gimmick—it’s a strategy grounded in behavioral science, business data, and human nature. This episode makes the case that structured play is no longer optional—it’s the new competitive advantage. Ready to play the game? 🎯 Subscribe to Uplifted Weekly to get more actionable insights and encouragement delivered straight to your inbox. Visit www.leadersuplifted.com (http://www.leadersuplifted.com) for more. Let’s keep leveling up together. Hit play and start your journey now! 🚀

2. 

   5 Jul 2025

   YOUR ENERGY IS YOUR CURRENCY

   Host Blair Bloomston explores the significant impact of a leader's emotional energy on team performance, revealing how mindset and emotional regulation drive measurable business results.

3. 

   2 Jul 2025

   HOW TO KNOW YOU'RE READY TO LEAD

   Host Blair Bloomston and AI teammate Chris explore how internal belief and gamified learning transforms professionals into confident leaders by challenging traditional leadership models in this interview.

4. 

   21 Jun 2025

   MAKE PLAY YOUR SUPERPOWER

   Host Blair Bloomston and Lu explore gamification's revolutionary power in leadership, revealing how it boosts creativity, engagement, and innovation, making this an interview episode.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

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44

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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