Improv Alive

07/09/2018

Improv on New Day NW! https://www.king5.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/new-day-northwest/take-part-in-the-conversation-with-active-listening-new-day-nw/281-8183693

There's a lot of people talking right now, but it seems fewer people are taking the time to really listen to what's being said. Engaging in active listening may take a little extra effort, but it's an important skill to learn and use.

07/08/2018

Stoked to have the opportunity to be a guest on this Monday at 11am on and 3pm on to talk about active listening, , and how they mash up!

05/03/2018

I'm totally digging new blog post by@NewLegendsLady, Chelley Chelley Fallang Patterson on the value of specificity in thought and word in terms of succeeding as a team!

Most senior leaders know that every strategic plan needs to include the classic th*****me – Vision, Mission (or our preferred term, Purpose), and Values. Yet, creating a winning trio is easier said than done. Vision statements often lack “oomph” and sometimes get confused with mission/purpose ...

03/13/2018

proudly presents Podcast episode 19 with Grammy Nominated Conductor, Alastair Willis!

Podcast Interviewing Trail-Blazers, Creators, Leaders & Misfits who are doing extraordinary/crazy wo

03/11/2018

Improvisationally Speaking was honored to interview Grammy nominated conductor, Alastair Willis this week. Check it out here.

03/02/2018

A guide to at Work: https://www.improv-alive.com/2018/03/01/yes-and-work/

Approaching a dialogue with a YES–AND mindset requires two things from you, to YES and to AND. First the YES: YESing someone in a conversation requires you to make it a point, for the duration of the conversation, to consciously, completely focus on what the other person is communicating to you....

02/20/2018

“If we take a survey of the greatest actions…in the world…we shall find the authors of them all to have been persons whose brains had been shaken out of their natural position.”

--John Adams--

01/30/2018

Improv Alive and Improvisationally Speaking present Episode 18 with Nationally Recognized Lawyer and Entrepreneur, Peter J. Strauss! https://www.improv-alive.com/podcasts-improvisationally-speaking/

01/24/2018

01/15/2018

Spent the day with an amazing and bold group of MBA students with the Hybrid MBA & Technology Management MBA Programs. Thank you for a great morning with you guys!

01/15/2018

Our Interview with Conversation Super-Star, Celeste Headlee! https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-83mfa-8369a1

Journalist, author, artist, national public radio talk show host Celeste Headlee has had an amazing career. On episode 17 of Improvisationally Speaking by Improv Alive, she talks about her work and life, and how she uses authentic conversation and elements of improvisation in every aspect of her wor...

01/14/2018

Improvisationally Speaking Episode 17 with Journalist, Author, Artist, National Radio Talk Show Host, Celeste Headlee!

12/30/2017

Proud to release episode 16!

12/13/2017

1A Podcasts' latest episode on the history and prevalence of improv comedy aired last night. It was a fascinating listen! Here you go:

Improv comedy is more than just fun. Some call it one of the most important creations of American pop culture.

12/13/2017

12/12/2017

As a youth, Joey Rivera was a high school drop-out and a juvenile delinquent, bouncing in and out of prison. From a troubled childhood, Joey was in and out of the foster care system, and after repeated attempts to run away, he was ordered to join the Marines by a court judge. From that moment, Dr. J...