Category: Play and fail


  • International LEGO® Day: the power of play

    Yesterday was International LEGO Day. Just reading the word LEGO sparks a sense of inner joy, doesn’t it? That’s not accidental. Science shows that play activates neurotransmitters like dopamine (pleasure and reward) and serotonin (mood regulation). In other words: play literally makes us feel better. But play does more than bring joy. It’s fertile ground…

  • The Art of Play and Improvisation: Jazz as a Blueprint for Corporate Innovation

    In January 2025, a gathering of jazz lovers in Mechelen witnessed young musicians showcasing astonishing creativity and mastery. Among them, a 13-year-old drummer with the confidence of a seasoned performer, and his 15-year-old brother composing original songs. The event left many pondering: how can jazz bands inspire corporate environments? Jazz music and corporate settings share…

  • ‘Just Culture’: how to bring your shit to the top?

    And how does that improve your company’s creative thinking? At a network event, I heard a manager sigh: ‘shit never travels up. When I hear a problem, precious time has lost and the issue has become even bigger.  And then it’s my job to fix a problem that shouldn’t even have been a problem at…