{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/696564e69ab39048a63e31c6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to make social risks pay off (w/ Ben Swire)","description":"<p>Many company cultures can feel stagnant and uninspiring, says designer Ben Swire, whose job is to help people take creative risks. Ben shares why icebreakers, compliments, and competitive bonding games can undermine workplace camaraderie. Later Ben shares how he finds success leaning into creativity and provides five activities for more meaningful connections.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featured guest</strong></p><ul><li>Follow Ben Swire on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/now.and.ben/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/benswire/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>, and at <a href=\"https://www.benjaminswire.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">benjaminswire.com/</a></li><li>Buy <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Safe-Danger-Unexpected-Connection-Innovation/dp/0306833824/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Safe Danger</a> by Ben Swire</li><li>Learn more about <a href=\"https://www.makebelieveworks.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Make Believe Work</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the team</strong></p><ul><li>Follow Chris on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> and at <a href=\"https://chrisduffycomedy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">chrisduffycomedy.com</a></li><li>Buy Chris’ book, <a href=\"https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Humor Me</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Watch How to Be a Better Human videos on YouTube at <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/TEDAudioCollective\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TEDAudioCollective</a></li><li>Follow TED on <a href=\"https://x.com/TEDTalks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">X</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ted\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TED\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@tedtoks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></li></ul>","author_name":"TED"}