Laughter, Levity, and Leadership with Jen Recla

On this episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric welcomes Jen Recla to the show. Jen works in the coaching and team development space, helping leaders build engaged, collaborative, and resilient teams. She uses coaching, team development work, leading retreats, and leadership workshops. Jen is a believer in the use of fun and levity to improve team dynamics and project outcomes. She has 12 years of experience in this space, leading teams and learning functions at various organizations before opening her business. In this episode, you’ll hear:Jen Recla’s work with leaders and what she offers them.How fun can help develop a high-performing team by reducing stress and burnout, creating connections, building trust, and improving communication.Incorporating fun to improve team dynamics and project outcomes and one of Jen’s favorite activities to do this.Implementing AI into your team-building activities.Balancing productivity with a fun and engaging environment and asking for feedback.The practicalities of introducing fun into your team environment.Using small gestures to ingrain levity into your day-to-day environment.Jen’s advice for leaders uncomfortable introducing fun into a traditional or serious workplace culture.The risks of adding in fun and creating toxic positivity.The services Jen offers to her clients and organizations.Connect with Jen Recla:LinkedInWebsite---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you’re there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

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Management Development Unlocked is a global top 5% podcast for new managers and leaders who want to transform from high-performing individual contributors to great people managers. As the saying goes, “What got you here won’t get you there.” The skills that made you a great employee are almost completely opposite from the skills that will make you a great manager and leader. Eric Girard is your guide during this key transition. Experienced managers and leaders will also benefit from the tips and tricks shared on the show. Eric interviews guests from around the world with expertise in leadership, management, empathy, emotional intelligence, productivity, feedback, cultural competence, coaching, storytelling, engagement, and other management and leadership and management topics. Eric’s guests include authors and experts with decades of real-world experience who will help you smoothly make the transition into management and leadership. About your host: Eric Girard is the CEO of Girard Training Solutions LLC, a management development firm focused on helping new managers and leaders transition into their role. ​Eric has over 30 years of experience helping improve the performance of managers, leaders, and employees, including 20 years in Silicon Valley at companies like Apple, Applied Materials, and Symantec. His superpower is facilitation, and he’s led programs around the world with his high-energy and engaging facilitation and speaking style. Eric is a passionate, lifelong learner. As a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, he is pursuing the rating of IDC Staff Instructor. When he’s not hosting a podcast or designing and or delivering training, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and twin 15-year-old daughters.