E21: How to Bring More Play Into Work; and Set Boundaries That Stick

As we transition from Leadership Insights to Play It by Your Rules, I’m delighted to welcome another inspiring leader for this in-between chapter. And what better topic than Play - fitting perfectly with where this podcast is headed.

This month, I talked with Diego Adame, Head of LEGO Ecosystem Collaboration at the LEGO Foundation. Diego’s career spans P&G, an MBA in International Organization Management, and more than a decade driving impact across sectors from nutrition at GAIN to creating global play initiatives at LEGO. Our paths have crossed more than once, and I’m thrilled to bring his story to you.

What stands out about Diego? His conviction that work should have space for play, and for boundaries.

In this conversation, we dig into:

• The power of play - why it matters not only for kids, but also for adults, workplaces, and leadership.

• Boundaries as non-negotiables - from keeping a private phone to deciding what you will - and won’t - compromise on.

• Environments that enable or disable you - from incentive structures to toxic cultures, and why leaders must shape spaces where people thrive.

• Challenges with clear outcomes - how defined goals at work or in sports help you build confidence and resilience.

• A practical exercise for transitions - track what sparks joy for four weeks to clarify your own non-negotiables.

It’s a conversation about designing work and life on your terms - through play, clarity, and courage.

💡 Whether you’re navigating a career shift, figuring out your non-negotiables, setting boundaries at work, or stuck in an environment that drains you—this episode offers clarity and practical tools to move forward.

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