Fun at Work: The Productivity Paradox That's Costing You Millions with Jeff Conroy
September 24, 2025
Work Hard, Laugh Harder: Why Fun at Work Actually Boosts Your Bottom Line
Still think office fun kills productivity? Think again! This myth has been crushing workplace culture (and profits) for far too long. Time to set the record straight.
The leadership crew dives deep into the ridiculous notion that enjoying your job somehow makes you less effective. Spoiler alert: companies like Google and Amazon didn't become global powerhouses by accident – they figured out that happy employees are profitable employees.
What You'll Discover:
📈 The Numbers Game - Why your happiest salespeople outperform their grumpy colleagues by 37%, and how having a best friend at work can slash absenteeism while boosting productivity by 20-30%.
🎯 The Connection Factor - Learn why creating genuine relationships at work isn't just nice-to-have fluff – it's a legitimate business strategy that reduces healthcare costs and increases retention.
⚖️ The Balance Truth - Discover how to maintain high standards while fostering an environment where people actually want to show up (revolutionary concept, we know).
🔨 Real-World Results - From potato-digging fulfillment to sledgehammer therapy sessions with old computers, hear how teams found creative ways to make work engaging and productive.
The Bottom Line:
Fun isn't the enemy of productivity – it's the secret weapon. When people enjoy what they do and who they work with, everything else falls into place. High standards and good times aren't mutually exclusive; they're business partners.
Tune in for:
The Sunday night test that reveals your company culture instantly
Why "work is work and fun is fun" thinking is killing your results
How gratitude transforms drudgery into opportunity
The sledgehammer solution to technology frustrations
Stop making work miserable in the name of professionalism. Your people (and your profits) deserve better than that outdated thinking.
Have questions, suggestions or just a great story to tell about some Leadership BS you have experienced? Let us know by
emailing us Today's Featured Coach -
- Jeff Conroy - Organizational and Non-profit Expert, Motivational Speaker, Coach - Executive Leader | Difference Maker for nonprofits in strategic planning, operations, and fundraising and development. Owner/Founder of Conroy Leadership Consulting, LLC. Reach Jeff at [email protected] or 208-215-6285
The rest of the gang:
- Geoff McLachlan - Motivational Speaker, Trainer and Coach, Bringing Fun Back Into the Workplace, Owner/Founder of Professionals At Play Reach Geoff directly at [email protected] or 509-869-4506
- Myra Hall - Individual and Team Coaching, Midlife Mentoring- Helping you get excited about life again as you overcome the things that keep you from living and loving a life that counts. - Owner/Founder Waypoint Coaching Group Reach Myra at [email protected] or 765-623-9711
- Jeffrey Geier - Motivational Speaker, Trainer, and Coach - Helping You Win in Work & Life Owner/Founder of Phoenix Coaching LLC Reach Jeffrey at [email protected] or 509-553-9248