Episode 24

Why The Best Teams Always Have Fun

What makes a great team? Why do some workplaces energise us while others drain us? And in a world increasingly shaped by AI, what does it actually mean to be more human at work? In this episode of Who’s Elvis Round Here?, Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with former Twitter VP and workplace culture expert Bruce Daisley to explore the future of work, leadership, creativity and human connection.

Bruce shares the story of how a hand-drawn cartoon CV landed him his first job, why “fun” is often misunderstood in business, and the simple leadership behaviours that make people feel seen, valued and motivated.

Together they dive into:

Why the best teams are usually the ones having the most fun
The psychology of “mattering” at work
Why having a best friend at work changes everything
The hidden cost of AI-driven efficiencyHow leaders can create more human workplaces
Why creativity and connection are becoming MORE valuable in the AI era

This conversation is packed with practical insights, brilliant stories and refreshing optimism about the future of work.If you care about leadership, culture, creativity, teamwork or building better organisations — this one’s for you.

Guest: Bruce DaisleyFormer VP Twitter EMEA | Author | Workplace Culture Expert📚 Bruce’s work:Newsletter: https://www.makeworkbetter.info/Books: https://www.brucedaisley.com/🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with extraordinary leaders exploring how to create more human, energising and meaningful work.