MAKE PLAY YOUR SUPERPOWER
Make Play Your Superpower
“The most successful leaders aren’t afraid to play the game differently.”
What if the secret to exceptional leadership isn’t found in rigid boardrooms or dry training manuals but in something we abandoned as kids—play? In this groundbreaking first episode of Leadership in Play, host Blair Bloomston and her AI teammate, Lu—dubbed the world’s ultimate teammate and the voice of Leaders Uplifted—dive into the revolutionary power of gamification in leadership.
If you’ve ever wondered how to lead with creativity, unlock team engagement, and approach challenges with a growth mindset, this conversation is for you. It’s leadership like you’ve never heard it before: playful, practical, and absolutely transformative.
🎧 In this episode, Blair and LU unpack Blair’s latest blog, Make Play Your Superpower, with insights and real-world examples that prove gamification isn’t just fun—it’s a critical tool for leadership development. They explore:
• The Science of Play: How gamification taps into creativity, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence.
• Why Play Works: Stats that show companies using game-based learning experience 40% higher engagement and 23% better retention.
• Real Stories, Real Impact: From healthcare teams breaking through burnout to a baseball team transforming their losing streak, Blair shares powerful examples of play driving change.
• Superpowers in Leadership: How embracing a playful mindset can inspire teams, create psychological safety, and boost innovation.
Plus, Blair shares a personal story of helping a young leader navigate a career-defining choice with the same playful, growth-oriented mindset she champions.
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ABOUT OUR SHOW:
Welcome to Leadership In Play — the world’s first AI-cohosted, human-produced podcast designed to amplify your voice and your value in the age of AI. Hosted by Blair Bloomston, founder of Leaders Uplifted, and LU, the world’s teammate and synthetic voice of the future, this show explores the bold, brilliant intersection of human communication, leadership presence, and emerging tech.
Each episode dives into the real challenges leaders face as they learn to show up, speak out, and stay irreplaceable — with a little help from AI. Expect insights, laughs, and lightbulb moments as we blur the line between what’s possible and what’s powerful. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or stepping into the leadership spotlight for the first time, you’re in the right place.
This is where human presence meets digital potential. Let's level up!