Playful Humans - People Who Play for a Living
Get the joke of the week along with ideas, information, and instigation to be a more playful human! If you need a little more fun, flow, and fulfillment in your life, we transform the burned-out and bored into energized and engaged Playful Humans. Rediscover the power of play, find out who is playing for a living, and learn how they pull it off to have the most fun possible in their life and career.
Each week, Mike Montague interviews a professional who is living the life of their dreams and getting paid to play! Get the book featuring 52 Playful Humans and the lessons learned from over 4 years of play research: https://amzn.to/3Zuqv5E
Playful Humans - People Who Play for a Living
Culture Puppets: Bring Playfulness to Work with Little Ginger & David Mizne
Prepare to meet Little Ginger, the charismatic co-founder of Culture Puppets, as he shares his delightful journey of using puppets to transform workplace culture. Little Ginger's insights reveal how puppets can add humor and surprise to mundane Zoom calls, creating engaging and interactive experiences that capture attention. Discover how these charming characters serve as a refreshing alternative to human hosts, minimizing Zoom fatigue and promoting active participation through their playful yet slightly challenging dynamics.
David Minze, the other co-founder, joins us as we explore the evolution of puppetry and comedy, uncovering how a simple gift of meeting Little Ginger turned into an essential part of corporate meetings and initiatives. Our conversation includes anecdotes about stand-up comedy backgrounds and personal connections, highlighting how creative passions can blossom into professional success. This narrative underscores the power of playfulness and creativity, illustrating how these elements can enhance both personal fulfillment and workplace environments.
We cap off our exploration of playfulness with a whimsical dive into voice impressions and the joys they bring. Discover the magic of keeping playfulness alive through celebrity impersonations and entertaining young audiences. Alongside Little Ginger's lively antics, we encourage listeners to embrace their playful side and incorporate fun into their professional lives. Be inspired to explore emotional resilience through humor and play, and don't miss out on our playful survey question about parking lot etiquette, featuring Little Ginger's lively dance moves.
(00:12) Culture Puppets
(12:40) Evolution of Puppetry and Comedy
(17:46) Embracing Emotional Resilience Through Play
(22:20) Playful Puppetry and Voice Impersonations
(31:14) Playful Encouragement and Funadvice
(00:12) Culture Puppets
Puppets in workplace culture and meetings can reduce Zoom fatigue and spark curiosity, creating a fun and effective environment.
(12:40) Evolution of Puppetry and Comedy
Little Ginger, a puppet, became a beloved character in meetings and events, showcasing the host's background in comedy and turning creativity into a career.
(17:46) Embracing Emotional Resilience Through Play
Embracing all emotions, resilience in challenging environments, humor and play, and fostering resilience in children.
(22:20) Playful Puppetry and Voice Impersonations
Puppetry, voice impressions, and turning passions into careers are discussed, along with a playful game segment and parking lot etiquette.
(31:14) Playful Encouragement and Funadvice
Embrace your playful side, take the Playful Humans quiz, and share the joyful message with others.
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