Spring has sprung and Life-Changing Adventures are all around! The topic of leadership with heart has come up over the past months and I'd like to share some great team and leadership perspectives with you this month.

From how the heart led a simple climb up Mt. Si to fund raising on Alaska's highest peak, 20,320 ft. Denali to the simple challenge of being a leader during these times, I hope you're listening to your heart.

Author John Kotter wrote a great book called "The Heart of Change:Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations" and it shows the heart can be more elegant and powerful than any muscle.

Speaking of elegant and powerful, my heart has opened up as you'll hear friendly new voices here at PlayTime Inc. We are growing rapidly and currently have more leads than we can follow up on! New additions are Adam Hitch, Simon Priest, Chris Kutach and Jo Ann Fjellman. I invite you to say hi by calling (206) 686-2313 or (877) 652-0875 and hearing our updated greeting!

So I invite you to this month's healthy heart check-up! From the inside of your emotional heart to the outside of your physical heart, sit back and enjoy the stories, then get out there and use your heart to make your day a Life-Changing Adventure today!

-John Chen
CEO & The Big Kid
PlayTime Inc. - Creating Life-Changing Adventures
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Leadership Lessons: Leaders Lead With Their Heart

Have you ever had a project that you don’t have enough time for, you don’t have the resources for, you might be a little out of your league, yet your heart screams out to take the project? How many times do you take the project? How many times have you walked away? ...

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Team Tip: Listening With Your Heart

How often do you listen? No, I mean really listen with your heart, not your ears? Not just listening to the words being said, but more importantly to the higher order message that is being delivered? Quite often, when there is conflict or misunderstanding between people, it’s not just about the words that are being used, it’s about the meaning behind the words that is what is really important...

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Ask The Expert: Taking The Time To Build Your Teams

QUESTION: As a small business, why should I take time to conduct team building exercises?

RESPONSE: It Benefits You!
The simple answer is that it will benefit your team and it will benefit you in the long run...

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Mystery Geoteaming - GPS Powered Team Building!

Wednesday, May 14th, 2003
9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.

With our unique partnership with The Master's Experience http://www.vip-tme.com, come experience truly mobile Geoteaming as your team building event occurs in The Rolling Boardroom. Complete with leather couches, 37" plasma screen and 4 star service, you'll be transported to your Geoteaming location where you will learn valuable team and leadership skills through Geoteaming, our GPS powered team building!

Special Offer! Save $140, only $59 for John Chen's Team and Leaders Subscribers!

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Rolling Roundtable Series: #1 - Innovation with CEO John Chen and CEO Jim Humphries

Tuesday, May 13th, 2003
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

In one short hour and at 60 mph, come to Seattle's coolest Roundtable as you discuss and discover the secrets of Innovation with John Chen and Jim Humphries...

Special Offer! Save $20, only $19 for John Chen's Team and Leaders Subscribers!

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Seattle Chamber: Salute To Small Business featuring CEO & Grand Poo Bah Richard Tait

Thursday, May 15th, 2003
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$25/person

Not your average business program, the Salute to Small Business was created to recognize the unique challenges of the small business professional by offering business solutions that meet your needs.

Featured keynote speaker is local legend, Richard Tait, CEO and ”Grand Poo Bah” of Cranium Inc.

John Chen was on the committee who helped design this event which is geared to give great value in a short amount of time, check out the innovative format!

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A Conversation with John Mueller, CEO of West Farm Foods

May 27th, 2003
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$29/person

PlayTime Inc.'s Adam Hitch will host a table at Seattle's exclusive Rainier Club with CEO John Mueller. Come hear the CEO of Washington's largest private company as you enjoy great networking and wonderful food!

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NEW! PlayTime Inc's Calendar of Events!

Always looking for the latest in open team building events, networking events and trainings? Look no further, just follow this link and click "Calendar of Events" to find info or to register for our latest events!

Click here then Calendar of Events to see what PlayTime Inc. has in store for you!

John Chen's The Mountain Center Fund Raising Climb

Come support John Chen and The Mountain Center in John Chen's bid to summit 20,320 ft. Mt. McKinley!

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