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Quick Thinking – The #1 Mistake People Make When Trying to Think on Their Feet

Written by admin on April 27, 2016 - 0 Comments
Categories: Communication, Innovate, videos

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Do you ever feel like you get stuck when you are put on the spot and need to think on your feet? This video will show you the #1 mistake I see people make when trying to think quickly. (Transcription below) Transcription Have you ever been put on the spot and suddenly you couldn’t eh… […]

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Look for the Fun and Try That

Written by admin on February 10, 2016 - 0 Comments
Categories: Adapt, Innovate

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(Note: this post went out to my “Improvised Musings” e-zine over a month ago. To get all the content I put out, you can sign up for the e-zine on this page – plus you’ll get some cool downloads!) “I was thinking about auditioning for the play.” “You were? I was too. It looks fun. Let’s […]

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How to Do More with Less: Rethink How You Respond

Written by admin on January 26, 2016 - 0 Comments
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(Image by Alan Cleaver) I have posted a new article on LinkedIn: How to Do More with Less: Rethink How You Respond As you might guess, the article is about doing more with less 🙂 Here’s a hint: it’s not necessarily about getting faster… You can read the article here: How to Do More with Less: Rethink […]

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The Respond Matrix: The Critical Importance of Responding Well

Written by admin on January 19, 2016 - 0 Comments
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You may have heard of the phrase, “It’s not what happens to you, it’s how you respond to it.” I agree with that statement, but you may not realize just how true and powerful that is. How you respond affects every area of your life: personally, professionally, and even organizationally. You can plan all you […]

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Get Your “Plan Your Response” Worksheet – Free!

Written by admin on December 21, 2015 - 0 Comments
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Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. – Viktor Frankl Have you have ever set goals, made resolutions, or put together plans to achieve “success” in any arena, only to see those goals remain unrealized […]

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6 Ways to Respond to Change in 2016

Written by admin on December 2, 2015 - 0 Comments
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Here is my way out-on-a-limb, super-bold prediction for 2016: Things will change, surprises will occur and a few things (if not many things) will not go as planned. Basically, Ding Will Happen. Change is inevitable, and yet, even though we should be expecting it, it still often throws us for a mighty loop. But it […]

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My TEDx Talk: Why the World Needs Improv

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Categories: Adapt, Improvise, Innovate, News

I recently presented at TEDx Boca Raton on “Why the World Needs Improv!” It was a great event, and this 15-minute talk is a nice encapsulation of my “Ding Happens!” message. You can watch the whole talk here: Are you willing to help spread the message? Click here to see how and to get sample tweets, posts, […]

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Do More with Less – How to Increase Productivity by Mastering the Unexpected

Written by admin on November 21, 2014 - 0 Comments
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I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Robyn Pearce from GettingAGrip. Robyn’s business is all about helping you reduce overwhelm, increase productivity, and free up more hours in the day. In this audio interview, Robyn and I chat about how  the ideas from Improv Comedy can help you be more productive when the unexpected occurs – […]

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Innovation Roundup – 8-29-2014

Written by admin on August 29, 2014 - 0 Comments
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Here’s a sampling of some great articles about innovation from around the web: Think Your Mundane Idea Can’t Be a Big Innovation? Take a Second Look –  “Forsburg’s device demonstrates that innovation does not need to involve high technology. Successful innovation can result from tinkering with everyday things to make life easier, more enjoyable or convenient and […]

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Unleash Innovation by Using Constraints to Your Advantage

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The word “constraint” generally carries a negative connotation. Most people don’t like constraints, which is understandable as constraints are limiting. They either block us from doing what we want or force us to do what we don’t want. However, with the right mindset and approach, constraints can be a wonderful tool for unleashing creativity and […]

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