Episode S2-007– Jeff Harry: Play as a tool for entrepreneurs

Summary:  For Jeff Harry, play is serious business. He shares his definition of play and how to use it to build culture, address challenging topics and expand your business. It turns out, play is not a frivolous waste of time, there are so many benefits for your business by implementing play.  Notes: 2:05 – Welcome2:36 – How Jeff starts the day to provide the framework for opportunity4:40 – Jeff’s initial dream started in 3rd grade5:44 – What happens when you get exactly what you wanted6:30 – Using play to teach children STEM –having fun growing a business7:49 – The curtain pulled back in Silicon Valley8:50 – Workplace culture is made up of the worst behavior tolerated10:12  - What is going to be needed in the post-pandemic world11:02 – How entrepreneurs can use play to create productive environment11:50 – Jeff’s definition of play12:40 – How to get the most from yourself and your team13:59 – Building resilience for success15:49 – When genius visits, do you listen?18:18 – Why don’t adults play anymore?20:23 –How to use play to combat imposter syndrome25:25 – How to talk with Gargamel26:57 – Letting your inner critic breathe28:08 – The most important words we say to ourselves29:37 – How to use play to address difficult topics32:51 – The power of being yourself34:43 – How to find your “zone of genius”35:49 – Finding “flow”36:39 – The importance of soothing yourself and getting bored38:17 – The benefits of getting comfortable with uncertainty39:37 – Bonus experiment42:52 – Jeff goes hunting45:02 – What happens when you show up Connect with Jeff Harry: Website: RediscoverYourPlay.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffharryplaysInstagram: @jeffharryplaysTikTok: @jeffharryplaysMedium: @jeffharryplaysTwitter: @jeffharryplaysLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-harry-6991a94/ Find out more about your host, Elizabeth MinerOn Instagram: @ElizabethMinerOfficialInformation about coaching is here: www.ElizabethMiner.netContact [email protected] Preview of Elizabeth's book, The Entrepreneur Advantage available here Please Rate and Review entrepreneurs IRL on your favorite podcast platform