Finding improv and learning how to use it to enhance my leadership capabilities: Part 1
When you hear the word improv, also referred to as improvisation, leadership probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Instead you probably think of the show, “Who’s Line is it Anyway,” or the famous improv group “Second City” . Maybe you’re familiar with famous artists like Bill Murray, Steve Carroll, Wayne Brady, or Tina Fey, who all got their start in improv. You don’t just have to be a comedian, actor or entertainer to reap the benefits from improv. These days we’re all challenged to bring our ‘A’ game to work. It doesn’t matter if you’re on a stage in front of a few hundred people or leading a team of seven, there’s a need for all of us to be innovative and creative! In my role as a communications consultant I write a lot. It’s not just sharing information, I’m telling stories. In managing an online community at Aetna I’m focused on understanding our audience’s leadership and professional development needs and providing content that resonates with them while...