This week on More Than a Lumpy Jumper, Bridge revisits the “Being a stand for self-compassion ,” from June 2024. Self-compassion isn't selfish and it isn't a luxury. It's actually part of your job as a leader to ensure you have the resilience to be the leader your team need during a crisis. Check out the self-compassion guru Kristin Neff and Bobby's resilience practices and remember that you need to be reflective and proactive to be able to start being compassionate with your self. You ready to treat yourself with the same kindness, consideration and care that you would a dear friend? Have a listen

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This week on More Than a Lumpy Jumper, Bobby revisits the mini-episode, “Cultivating Play and Rest… but Mostly Play,” from Christmas 2023. Inspired by Brené Brown’s work and the National Institute of Play, she reflects on why play is essential for creativity, problem-solving, and leadership, how to rediscover play as adults (hint: it’s not lost, just forgotten!) and the fascinating “Play Personalities” and what they reveal about how we lead and connect. Play isn’t a luxury—it’s the key to joy, alignment, and even better leadership. Ready to bring more play into your life? Take a listen to this mini of a mini now!

Links

The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Brené Brown

Infographic for the 10 Guideposts for Wholehearted Living by Brene Brown

Stuart Brown: Play is more than just fun | TED Talk

The Importance of Play for Adults - National Institute for Play

The 8 Play Personalities that illustrate how we have fun

Hook - Food Fight Scene

Bobby revisits one of the most popular topics: Being a Dynamic Team Leader. Reflecting on hers and Bridge’s original conversation, she dives into; How leaders can recalibrate team dynamics and tackle those "elephants in the room," the importance of healthy conflict and why leaning into discomfort matters, insights from Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team and how to build trust from the ground up. As well as some practical tips for more effective meetings and onboarding processes.

If you're looking for actionable insights and a fresh perspective on team leadership, this mini episode is for you alongside the original.

Links

8 Alternatives to Having a Meeting (lianedavey.com)

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: Patrick Lencioni (Amazon.co.uk)

A summary of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team : Executive Agenda

Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning Tuckman Model | PM Study Circle