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What does play have to do with leadership?
Alia Whitney-Johnson Alia Whitney-Johnson

What does play have to do with leadership?

In the last organization I founded, after serendipitously purchasing a stuffed animal sloth that unexpectedly evoked stories, tears, and hugs from adults of all backgrounds, I brought “Luluboo” the sloth to work and they (yes, Luluboo is gender nonconforming) appeared in HR videos, took part in meetings, and helped us stay in touch with survivors.

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