{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/69e24ef20b4baf3bf24a33a3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Play at Work Matters: Building Stronger, Happier Teams","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/1776438969864-e44c57a8-5af8-4619-8ab4-9d05935dda1e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this uplifting episode of Big Blend Radio’s SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast, organizational coach and author Rita Sever (Supervision Matters &amp; Leading for Justice) explores the power of play in the workplace—and why it’s more than just fun.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing from her master’s thesis research on the impact of play on workplace community, as well as her experience as a supervisor and HR director, Rita shares how simple, intentional moments of play can strengthen relationships, reduce stress, and spark creativity. From icebreakers to everyday interactions, she explains how play helps build trust, improve communication, and create more engaged, energized teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources &amp; Links:</strong></p><p>🔹 Rita Sever: <a href=\"https://supervisionmatters.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://supervisionmatters.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>🔹 Supervision Matters Digital Podcast Magazine: <a href=\"https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/Supervision-Matters-Magazine-2026/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/Supervision-Matters-Magazine-2026/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>🔹 Listen to all SUPERVISION MATTERS episodes:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://supervisionmatters.podbean.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://supervisionmatters.podbean.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>🔹 Explore more business &amp; career podcasts on Big Blend Radio Network: <a href=\"https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Big Blend Radio"}