part 3
Leading and influencing – bringing others on the journey
‘As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.’
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft
The careerist: Making the workplace fun
by Rhymer Rigby
The idea that work should be fun is much talked about but rarely well implemented. Is it possible to have career-enhancing fun?
Isn’t work meant to be serious?
‘You should take your work seriously’ says Jessica Pryce-Jones of workplace consultancy iOpener – but not take yourself too seriously. ‘Fun is good for business. It tends to lead to unexpected things being juxtaposed and good connections being made – it can make you more innovative and creative.’
John Williams, author of Screw Work Let’s Play adds: ...
Get The Financial Times Guide to Leadership now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
