WorkPlay Solutions Podcast

Part 1 of 2. What are some secrets to being a good manager? Why is the adage of ‘Leadership is good, Management is bad’ is misleading? What is one thing every manager should start doing? What is the secret recipe to grandma’s yeast rolls? Shoutouts and References: Atomic Habits by James Clear; DuPre Bingham Host: Mark Suroviec Guest: David Lillie Account Manager | Husband + Father | MBA For more i...

Part 2 of 2. What makes Play so powerful? What is on your mind when you prepare and lead a training? What is sequencing? Do you have crazy stories of "trust fall fails" or other embarrassing moments? Shoutouts and References: Jim Cain, Michelle Cummings, Chris Cavert Host: Mark Suroviec Guest: Phil Brown | Lead Trainer at High 5 Adventure, Host of the podcast Vertical Playpen. Instagram: @vertical...

Part 1 of 2. What makes Play so powerful? What happens in the brain when we play? What is your favorite experiential activity and why? Did someone lose a tooth? Shoutouts and References: Association for Experiential Education (AEE) Host: Mark Suroviec Guest: Phil Brown | Lead Trainer at High 5 Adventure, Host of the podcast Vertical Playpen. Instagram: @verticalplaypen For more info, visit www.wor...

What is experiential learning? What are the key principles of the experiential learning cycle? What is Rhonda doing with a truckload of watermelon? Shoutouts and References: Jill Bolte Taylor, Orson Scott Card, John Dewey, David Kolb Host: Mark Suroviec Guest: Rhonda Campbell For more info, visit www.workplaysolutions.com or email mark@workplaysolutions.com Follow us on Facebook: WorkPlaySol What...

Bonus Episode. "How to play Heck Yeah" improv game. One of our clients asked us to make their road trip to an offsite retreat more fun and memorable. We created a series of clues, riddles, and secret missions for them on their way. Here is one of the secret missions. Note: This game is fun to play whenever, not just when traveling. Host: Mark Suroviec For more info visit www.workplaysolutions.com...

Part 2 of 2. What are Transferable Skills? What advice do you have for creatives? How do you craft a Life Purpose Statement? Do Mark and Jonathan share a brain? Shoutouts and References: Kal Keiffer, Kyle Schubert, Aubrey Georgian, Katie Hackler, Caleb Warren, Jim & Wendy Kirkpatrick of Kirkpatrick Partners, Telling Training's Story by Rob Brinkerhoff. Host: Mark Suroviec Guest: Jonathan Weave...

Part 1 of 2. What are transferable skills? How have your hobbies made you a better leader? What can college students learn from your children? Shoutouts and References: Risk: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy edition, Root by Cole Wehrle, Mafia (the game), Michael Degnan Host: Mark Suroviec Guest: Jonathan Weaver | College Minister & Board Game Designer @j_weaves For more info, visit www.workplays...

Bonus Time with Teddy. Deleted scenes from Mailbag Questions- Part 2. Host: Mark Suroviec Guest: Teddy Sanders | Talent Acquisition Specialist, EMT, counselor, and "Sneakerhead" For more info visit www.workplaysolutions.com or email mark@workplaysolutions.com Follow us on Facebook: WorkPlaySol What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train  teams to co...

Part 2 of 2. Mark and Teddy respond to listener questions, share stories, and spin the Wheel of Embarrassing Moments. What's the difference between being content and being fulfilled? What is a professional blunder you made and what did you learn from it? Tell us about a catalytic event that you still remember? How would you take pro wrestling to the next level? And more! Shoutouts and References:...

Mark and Teddy respond to listener questions (Part 1 of 2). Who was your best boss? What do you think of the Great Resignation? What do you wish people knew about you? Shoutouts and References: Ricky Escobar. Creativity Inc, by Ed Catmull Host: Mark Suroviec Guest: Teddy Sanders | Talent Acquisition Specialist, EMT, counselor, and "Sneakerhead" What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life...

Part 2 of 2. How should I build my team? What are good examples of catalytic events? Why is Rhonda so distracted by David's legs? Shoutouts and References: Springfield College, Dr. Al Petipas, Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Talladega Superspeedway, Mark Horstman, Nina, and Jess Host: Mark Suroviec Guest: Rhonda Campbell What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to...

Part 1 of 2. Why should I build my team? How should I build my team? What are the components of a catalytic event? Why is Rhonda concerned by the look in Mark's eyes? Shoutouts and References: Peter Drucker, Matt Champagne Host: Mark Suroviec Guest: Rhonda Campbell What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train  teams to communicate and leaders to get...

What does a facilitator do? What are some facilitation techniques and pro tips when working with a group of people? Why does Mark have a viking helmet? Shoutouts and References: Shannon Bond, Roger Greer Host: Mark Suroviec Guest: Rhonda Campbell What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train  teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun w...

Part 2 of 2: What is facilitation? Who is a facilitator? If I don't do experiential learning for a living, why should I care? What is Rhonda's superpower? Shoutouts and References: Jennifer Stanchfield, Lisa Oates, Rube Goldberg Machines, The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath, Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, Being Known Podcast with Curt Thompson, MD Host: Mark Suroviec Gues...

Part 1 of 2: What is facilitation? Who is a facilitator? If I don't do experiential learning for a living, why should I care? If you could create an app that does anything, what would you make? Shoutouts and References: Scott Conant, Eric Cone Host: Mark Suroviec Guest: Rhonda Campbell What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train  teams to communicat...

What goes on inside the mind of a facilitator before a team-building event? How do you assess the needs of the group or the group leader? What are the four categories of team-building events? If you could create your own holiday, how would you celebrate it? Shoutouts and References: Erin Evins, Tom Leahy, The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life...

What is the vision for the podcast? Who should listen? What are the format and expectations for future episodes? What would happen if aliens melted off your arm with a death ray? Shoutouts and References: Jim Karwisch, Barry Jolliff, Sam Sikes, Jim Cain, Jeff Goldberg, Matt Slavonic, Springfield College What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train  t...