PART I

Leader-Oriented Fun

Fun at work starts with every individual, initially in how they think about the topic and then in how they apply fun to their everyday work tasks, responsibilities, and interactions with others at work.

If you want your work to be more fun, you need to make that a priority and have a playful, fun-oriented attitude about the topic, look for opportunities, and seek to embed fun in different ways in your daily work activities. By taking responsibility for your own fun at work, you will quickly attract and encourage other like-minded coworkers, which will make it easier to have even more fun!

We believe that any work assignment can be made fun if you put your mind to it. We’ll share personal strategies we and others have for getting through the rote, repetitive, or boring parts of our jobs, and ways you can learn to do the same.

Any change starts with some self-reflection followed by some “baby steps” in trying new behaviors, determining what worked and learning from what didn’t, and then reapplying your efforts accordingly.

The chapters in this section are “Making Your Own Work Fun” and “Surprises, Morale Boosters & Thoughtful Gestures.”