In this episode, I sit down with Scott Cooksey, CSP, founder of Leadout Performance Group, to talk about building teams that can adapt and win, especially when the plan meets reality.Scott explains why most “one-and-done” trainings fail, how to diagnose the real problem behind symptoms like conflict, and how leaders can modernize their playbook for
Image credit: dolphfynlow”We need everyone to embrace this change.”Sound familiar? It’s what every leader says. But here’s what actually happens:20% actively resist (at least they care enough to fight).20% become true believers (bless their optimistic hearts).60% become professional survivors.That last group? They’ve mastered the art of the corporate duck–serene on the surface, paddling like hell
In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with fellow improviser and change-maker Kathy Klotz-Guest. Kathy’s career path is anything but boring. She went from being a rare female leader in Silicon Valley tech to blending her love of improv and comedy into transformational work with corporate teams.We talk about her journey, the
I had a blast talking with Jan Spence, a Certified Speaking Professional and TEDx speaker whose journey from professional women’s full‑tackle football to international keynote speaker is unforgettable. Jan shares how turning a sea of competitors into teammates through simple encouragement sparked her “Cheer Leadership®” philosophy. We dive into actionable tools – from ‘putting on
Image Credit: IgorVetushkoI ran an improv group for over 7 years and I loved thinking of new games, techniques, and show formats.Then I would burst into rehearsal bubbling with excitement about some new game or format I’d discovered. I’d share it with the group, expecting them to match my enthusiasm.Sometimes they did. But often? They’d
In this episode, I connect with my old friend Nye Warburton, someone I’ve known since our college improv comedy days. Nye’s journey has taken him from animating features like Monster House and Battleship to chairing the Interactive Design & Game Development department of a college and writing provocative essays about AI, blockchain, and creative technology.
Page [tcb_pagination_current_page] of [tcb_pagination_total_pages]