Life is filled with transitions, whether we like it or not. From childhood to adulthood, starting a new job, or even moving to a new city, transitions happen to all of us. And let’s be honest—they’re rarely easy. It doesn’t matter how old you are or what stage of life you’re in; change brings uncertainty, and uncertainty often brings stress. But if there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that transitions are inevitable.
What if I told you that anything can be a game? Whether you’re a CEO, a parent, or a teacher, adding an element of play can transform how you lead and manage others. It’s more than just adding fun—play invites creativity, engagement, and collaboration, all of which are essential in making tasks easier and more enjoyable. The secret lies in tapping into game mechanics.
There have been a recent slew of books and articles written about connection and conversation. It appears that everyone has finally realized that the damage from this combination of the massive rise of social media and our isolation because of a global pandemic might have affected our ability to talk to each other. We are, as a species, designed to be in community with each other, which does require, to quote the Irish, a bit of “the gift of the gab.”
