Leadership and Play: It’s Serious Business
Kimberlee Burt Hendricks — The Play and Learn Leader, A Child’s Space 2
Leadership isn’t positional — it’s relational. In this session, Kimberlee Burt Hendricks explores how play isn’t just for children: it’s a vital practice that nurtures creativity, connection, and emotional well-being for adults too. Drawing on neuroscience and leadership research, she makes the case that curiosity, imagination, and laughter aren’t distractions from leadership — they’re the catalyst for it.
What attendees will gain:
Explain how neuroscience supports the role of play in fostering creativity and well-being
Identify leadership models that align with playful, human-centered practice
Reflect on strategies for integrating play into everyday professional interactions