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What does it mean?
Business should be enjoyable, not just a chore for many employees.
In plain terms
Make work fun instead of just a job.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize enjoyment in business.

Where it applies

  • building a team
  • running a business
  • motivating staff

Putting it to work

  • create fun events
  • celebrate wins
  • build culture

Questions to consider

  • Is your work fun?
  • How do you make it enjoyable?

Another view

Fun can be subjective and hard to achieve in crisis.

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