{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Powerful And Unpolished","title":"When Fun Becomes a Leadership Skill with Jackie Cox","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2989,"description":"In this episode of Powerful and Unpolished, host Tim Salmans sits down with Jackie Cox, founder of the ACE Community, to explore why success without joy leads to burnout rather than fulfillment. Jackie shares her journey as a lifelong connector and how conscious choice, humility, and play shape real leadership.The conversation moves through goal setting without ego, learning through mistakes, and why perfection is a trap that disconnects us from growth. Together, Tim and Jackie unpack how fun, creativity, and shared experiences help adults reconnect with themselves and each other.They also dive into the philosophy behind the ACE Community and its adult summer camp experience, highlighting how play can reset the nervous system and restore meaning in both life and work.Key PointsThe difference between achievement driven success and fulfillment driven leadershipWhy humility and team focus create authentic influenceHow mistakes serve as feedback rather than personal failureReclaiming fun as a serious tool for creativity and connectionBuilding community through adventure, play, and shared experienceCheck out Jacki's ACE Community website:  www.ace-community.comYou can also connect with Jacki on these social sites:  https://www.facebook.com/ACECommunityCOhttps://www.instagram.com/acecommunityfun/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackicox/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/F4llokCwihFtK1-RkP7wp5Ijm1yiKOfnmjR6B9EDU5U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84ODJk/YTkzMWUwNTkxZWVk/OTZiNmY0N2RjYjky/MjQ0My5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}