Employee Engagement Through Play & Connection

Episode 69

Boost Culture, Engagement & Profits—One Game at a Time

About the Host: 
Jamie Shanks, Founder and CEO of Get Levrg and Pipeline Signals, is a leader in offshoring, sales enablement, and business growth. He founded Sales for Life, training 250,000+ professionals globally for companies like Microsoft and Oracle. Jamie specializes in scaling profit growth through strategic offshoring and account-based intelligence. A sought-after thought leader, he empowers businesses with actionable insights to streamline operations and drive sustainable success in competitive markets.

About the Guest:
Kristi Herold is the Founder and CEO of JAM, one of the world’s largest adult recreational sports leagues, operating in over 25 cities across North America. Through JAM Corporate, Kristi helps businesses boost employee engagement, retention, and productivity by integrating play into workplace culture. She is also the author of "It Pays to Play," advocating for the power of fun in fostering collaboration, reducing churn, and improving team dynamics.

Guest Info: 
Name: Kristi Herold 
Designation: Founder & CEO 
Organization: JAM 
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kristi-herold

Episode Summary: 
In this episode, host Jamie Shanks speaks with Kristi Herold, Founder & CEO of JAM, about how integrating play into workplace culture drives business success. Kristi shares how companies can use team sports, creative events, and workplace play strategies to boost employee engagement, strengthen company culture, and reduce voluntary churn. Learn why top-performing businesses invest in fun and how you can implement simple, cost-effective play strategies to improve morale, increase retention, and drive profitability. Whether you're a Founder, CEO, or HR leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help turn workplace culture into a competitive advantage. 

Key Takeaways:
Play Strengthens Workplace Culture – Fun activities foster collaboration and engagement.
Play Reduces Employee Turnover – Stronger relationships lead to higher retention.
Productivity Increases with Play – A fun work environment boosts motivation.
Team Building Has ROI – Happy teams drive business success.
Small Actions, Big Impact – Simple initiatives can transform company culture.
Culture is a Competitive Advantage – Play attracts and retains top talent.
Play Fuels Business Growth – Happier teams lead to better results.

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