How Can Play Revolutionize Your Workplace?
Kristi Herold
In this engaging episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Kristi Herold, founder and CEO of JAM Group and author of It Pays to Play: How Play Improves Business Culture, to explore how integrating fun and play into the workplace can drastically improve culture, productivity and profitability.
Kristi shares her inspiring journey, starting with organizing social events in high school to creating a vibrant company specializing in adult recreational sports leagues and corporate events. With her commitment to fostering fun and connection, Kristi reveals actionable strategies and real-life examples of how play can lead to happier employees, stronger teams, and ultimately, better business outcomes.
Ranked in 2020 Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women and a leader of a global company that has connected millions of people through play, producing and delivering over 4,000 playful corporate events in over 30 countries, Kristi offers a fresh perspective as a businesswoman who understands both the importance of valuing your team and driving business performance.
What We Discuss in this Episode 
- Why are fun and memorable moments crucial at work?
- How can underutilized office amenities become culture-building tools?
- What’s wrong with relying solely on annual events for team bonding?
- How can regular, creative social interactions foster a great workplace culture?
- What is the JAM house system and how does it ignite c