Podcast appearances and mentions of tom yorton

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Molly Meyers LaBadie and Nicole Fowles. This week we talk to Jim Bibler a High School art teacher at Delaware City Schools. We speak with him about the House Games at Delaware City Schools, Delaware Arts Festival, and the High school Arts Show at the Main Branch.  Recommendations include Lessons from Second City, Yes And by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton and Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner.  Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on May 12, 2023

Improvisation or Improv and D&D are often referred to each other in the same sentence. I have even discussed the common phrase of “Yes, And” many different times on this podcast, but have never delved into much detail on what exactly that entails. D&D at it's core is an Improv based game, there isn't a script, there isn't a set path (in good games), and you and your group are constantly creating on the fly. So if we're going to be playing an Improv game then we should learn Improv skills and elements that will make our games even better. Insert the wonderful book by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton from the world renowned comedy theatre The Second City in Chicago. This book takes the skills they have used and taught in The Second City for decades and repurposes them to be used in different settings instead of just on a stage. Reading through this book gave me a lot of insight into ways to enhance my own D&D game and experience, but also how to be a better member in groups. So let's discuss how we can utilize these Improv skills to enhance your D&D game, and TTRPG experience. Book mentioned - Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses "No, But" Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration--Lessons from The Second City by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton : https://www.amazon.com/Yes-Improvisation-Reverses-Creativity-Collaboration-Lessons/dp/0062248545Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/dungeoncrawlnetworkLinks & Discord - https://linktr.ee/dungeoncrawlpod     Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comAdditional sound effects obtained from https://www.audioblocks.com/and SynrinscapeMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Unseen Horrors" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Saya membahas buku Yes, And karya Kelly Leonard dan Tom Yorton. Buku ini membahas bagaimana improvisasi bisa meningkatkan kreativitas dan kesuksesan dalam bisnis. Ketika orang lain menjelaskan dan kita tidak setuju, mungkin kita sering bilang iya, tapi kan bla bla bla. Cobalah gunakan strategi yang lain, coba bilang iya, dan bla bla bla. Ketika kita tidak langsung menolak sebuah ide, maka kita bersedia untuk terbuka akan semua kemungkinan yang akan muncul dari ide tersebut. Perlu dipahami, tidak semua ide selalu menarik di awal. Namun, apabila kamu tidak memberikan kesempatan, maka ide tersebut tidak akan bisa berkembang.

Ever wonder the key to success in today’s ever-changing world? Of course, you could look at some of the most successful business leaders of today, but what worked for them might not work for you. Instead, looking to principles of improvisation could be your key to success! While it might sound crazy at first, let’s take a closer look. What makes for a successful improv scene? Without a script, the actors on stage are forced to support one another, listen to each other, and build upon their ideas. They must also be creative, productive, and think on the spot to solve a problem. Now can you see how these traits can make for a successful business? Executives at The Second City, the company that has trained popular actors including John Belushi and Tina Fey, are now revealing their top techniques and insights for using improvisation strategies in business. Learn the importance of answering questions with "Yes, And," how building a team hinders collaboration, and why listening is one of the most important skills in today’s business world. Do you want more free audiobook summaries like this? Download our app for free at QuickRead.com/App and get access to hundreds of free book and audiobook summaries.

Today, in The Propreneur Podcast, we are celebrating our 100th episode! First of all, let me thank everyone who has been part of our growing community. Here we are at the end of the year, and it has been my goal every year to read as many books as I can. In this episode, let me share with you my list of must-read books of 2020 to enhance yourself and your business.   BOOKS FOR PERSONAL MASTERY: Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg Average Sucks: Why You Don't Get What You Want (And What to Do About It) by Michael Bernoff Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets by Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead, and Kevin Maney Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be by Rachel Hollis Personality Isn't Permanent: Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Story by Benjamin Hardy   BOOKS TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS ACUMEN: This is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn To See by Seth Godin Vivid Vision: A Remarkable Tool For Aligning Your Business Around a Shared Vision of the Future by Cameron Herold Ego, Authority, Failure by Derek Gaunt The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek Peaks and Valleys: Making Good And Bad Times Work For You--At Work And In Life by Spencer Johnson   REQUIRED READING: DRIVE Sales: The 5 Secrets to Increase Your Sales by 400% by Woody Woodward          Get a copy of the book at https://www.drivesalesbook.com Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh The Road Less Stupid: Advice from the Chairman of the Board by Keith J. Cunningham Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert B. Cialdini Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses "No, But" Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration--Lessons from The Second City by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton   RANDOM CATEGORY: Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline Born Standing Up by Steve Martin Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing   DINO'S BIO: Dino Watt is a dynamic, highly sought after keynote speaker, private practice business advisor, best selling author, and certified body language and communication expert. As a business relationship expert, Dino understands that people are the heart of any business. His interactive training style will bring your audience to roaring laughter and move them to tears. Whether he is training on C.O.R.E Culture, Sales and Sales Support, or Making love and business work, your audience will rave about Dino and the energy he brings to every event. Dino has spoken for MKS, American Association of Orthodontists, PCSO, Pitts Progressive Study Group, The Shulman Study Club, Keller Williams, Sotheby's, DentalTown, Ortho2, OrthoVoice, and many others. Out of all the accolades Dino has received, the one he is proudest of is title of PHD, Passionate Husband and Dad. Dino has been married to his wife Shannon for 24 years and together they have raised 3 amazing adults.  

Social Jack™ Influence Factory Episode 91: Tom Yorton - "Professional vs. Corporate Communication" Recording Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 #InfluenceFactory #TomYorton #DeanDeLisle #TheSecondCity #ShyneAdvisors In this episode of the Influence Factory, Dean DeLisle sits down with Tom Yoton to discuss his journey as well as the differences between Professional and Corporate Communication. Professional is what you want to strive for, and corporate is what you want to avoid. Tune in to hear Tom’s helpful tips on distinguishing between those. Tom Yorton, is the founder and CEO of Shyne Advisors. He advises successful, growth-minded executives and teams on their leadership communication and specializes in helping quiet leaders connect powerfully their way. A former officer of two fortune 100 companies and CEO of Second City Works (of improv comedy fame), Tom knows the rules of business communication and delights in breaking them whenever possible. He’s the co-author of “Yes And” a leadership communication book that applies the principles of improvisation to business communication. Sponsored by Planable (https://Planable.io) Easily Create, Plan & Approve All Your Social Media Content From One Dashboard. Try Now! Everything Your Social Media Team Needs To Move Their Creative Process Forward. Connect with Tom Yorton: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomyorton Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomYorton Website: http://www.shyneadvisors.com/ Connect with Dean DeLisle: Twitter: https://twitter.com/deandelisle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deandelisle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deandelisle1/ Connect with Jackson DeLisle: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacksonDelisle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksondelisle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksondelisle/ Connect with Monica Hacker: Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetSocialJack/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-hacker/ Special Thanks… Theme Music Produced by Sonixphere Video Production by Social Jack™ Productions Social Media Engagement by Social Jack™ Influencer Team Voice-Over by Laila Wenrich Sponsored by Planable (https://planable.io/) Brought to you by Social Jack™ (https://www.socialjack.com) Are you ready to be an Influencer? Visit us at https://www.SocialJack.com

Tom Yorton is the Founder & CEO of Shyne Advisors. He and his team help quiet leaders learn to play to their strengths and become confident & authentic communicators.Tom is also the co-author (with Kelly Leonard) of Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses "No, But" Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration--Lessons from The Second City.Tom Yorton has been CEO of Second City Works, the b2b arm of The Second City, he worked in advertising and marketing, at agencies like Ogilvy, Grey, and Hal Riney, before jumping to the client-side, with stints as a marketing VP at Sears and 3Com.To learn more about Tom and his work, visit him on his website at https://www.shyneadvisors.com/Click here to connect with Tom on LinkedInClick here to listen to Dave Chappelle Acceptance Speech | 2019 Mark Twain Prize on YouTube.The SuccessInSight Podcast is a production of Fox Coaching, Inc. and First Story Strategies.

Do you want more free audiobooks like this? Download our app for free at QuickRead.com/App and get access to hundreds of free book and audiobook summaries. Learn how improvisation and “Yes, And” thinking improves creativity and collaboration in business. Ever wonder the key to success in today’s ever-changing world? Of course, you could look at some of the most successful business leaders of today, but what worked for them might not work for you. Instead, looking to principles of improvisation could be your key to success! While it might sound crazy at first, let’s take a closer look. What makes for a successful improv scene? Without a script, the actors on stage are forced to support one another, listen to each other, and build upon their ideas. They must also be creative, productive, and think on the spot to solve a problem. Now can you see how these traits can make for a successful business? Executives at The Second City, the company that has trained popular actors including John Belushi and Tina Fey, are now revealing their top techniques and insights for using improvisation strategies in business. Learn the importance of answering questions with "Yes, And," how building a team hinders collaboration, and why listening is one of the most important skills in today’s business world.

Introverted leaders who struggle with communication, succeed when they understand the underlying needs and benefits for those they lead.

In this episode of the podcast, Tom Yorton, CEO of SecondCity Works, Chicago's world renown improv theater whose alumni include Steven Colbert, Tina Fey and many other high profile comedians, talks about what the world of improv can teach us about creation, communication and collaboration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

In this episode of the podcast, Tom Yorton, CEO of SecondCity Works, Chicago's world renown improv theater whose alumni include Steven Colbert, Tina Fey and many other high profile comedians, talks about what the world of improv can teach us about creation, communication and collaboration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Concertmaster of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera and new music champion, Holly Mulcahy redefines the profile of the 21st century musician.  Through her purposeful approach of music-making, she is able to genuinely connect and bring people together, and have powerful and positive impact in the music world and the community at large.  In this episode, we discuss: How going with the flow and being adaptable shaped her career How her parents helped her establish a strong base that has stayed with her throughout the years How she defined and found her own success and what made her happy How being honest with oneself is key How letting go of a full-time job and challenging the traditional route lead her to a fulfilling life How she reaches out and engages with her audience in a meaningful way How understanding our audience and getting them curious can help us “find a way in” and help us create authentic connections with concert goers How a concert in a prison turned into a powerful project that positively affects prisoners' lives How she prepares and practices for an orchestra season as a concertmaster How being unprepared takes away the joy from the job How studying a score is important when preparing for a concert How spreading the work over several days is key in helping the brain absorbing the material and is important to solidify the preparation How she learns music by contemporary composers How she is mindful in her practice How adaptability is an important skill in a music career How keeping a notebook nearby helps her stay focus during a practice session     Holly Mulcahy: https://www.hollymulcahy.com/ Holly's blog, Neo Classical: https://www.insidethearts.com/neoclassical/ Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: http://chattanoogasymphony.org/ Drew McManus: “There is a difference in creating a musical market and a musical community”  https://adaptistration.com/2018/04/20/there-is-a-difference-in-creating-a-musical-market-and-a-musical-community/  Arts Capacity: https://artscapacity.org/about/ Violin Concerto in Five Scenes “The Rose of Sonora” by George S. Clinton: “Inspired by true stories about the lives of legendary women in the Old West, The Rose of Sonora is a compelling and dramatic musical narrative that takes the listener on an epic western adventure of love, loss, and revenge.”  https://www.facebook.com/theroseofsonora/ Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses "No, But" Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration--Lessons from The Second City by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton.  Executives from The Second City—the world's premier comedy theater and school of improvisation—reveal improvisational techniques that can help any organization develop innovators, encourage adaptable leaders, and build transformational businesses.   Biography After hearing Scheherazade at an early age, Holly Mulcahy fell in love with the violin and knew it would be her future. Since then, she has won multiple positions in symphonic orchestras from Richmond to Phoenix and is currently serving as concertmaster of the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra. Holly began developing her leadership skills at the renowned Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University with former Baltimore Symphony concertmaster Herbert Greenberg. In recent seasons she has enjoyed serving as traveling concertmaster for Emmy Award winner George Daugherty's Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, and as guest concertmaster for the Columbus Symphony (OH), Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and a one-year appointment as interim concertmaster for Orchestra Iowa. As an in-demand performer, Holly balances her orchestral duties with numerous concerto performances around the country. Passionate about performing living American composers' works, Holly has been featured as soloist for concertos by Jennifer Higdon, Jim Stephenson, Philip Glass, and now a concerto being written for her by Hollywood film composer, George S. Clinton. This new concerto, The Rose of Sonora: a violin concerto in five scenes, is inspired by true stories about the lives of legendary women in the Old West and will take the listener on an epic western adventure of love and revenge. The world premiere performance will be in April 2019. Believing in music as a healing and coping source, Holly founded Arts Capacity, a charitable 501(c)3 which focuses on bringing live chamber music, art, artists, and composers to prisons. Arts Capacity addresses many emotional and character-building issues people face as they prepare for release into society. In addition to an active performing career, Holly is the author of Neo Classical, a monthly column on the future of classical music. On days off, Holly maintains a reputation for planning and hosting exquisite gourmet parties in her Chicago home. Holly performs on a 1917 Giovanni Cavani violin, previously owned by the late renowned soloist Eugene Fodor, and a bespoke bow made by award winning master bow maker, Douglas Raguse.   If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support! Visit www.mindoverfinger.com for information about past and future podcasts, and for more resources on mindful practice.   THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme!  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Also, a huge thank you to my producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/   (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, which helps cover some of the costs associated with the production of the podcast.  Thank you for your support.)

Mike Ganino is a former Chief Operating Officer at one of the fastest growing fast casual brands and now leads his own training and consulting organization.   Mike is also a leading expert on building a great restaurant and hospitality brand with innovative training and speaking on culture design, people systems, positive leadership, and branding. He has worked with a number of category leading brands like Pressed Juicery, Protein Bar, Yum! Brands, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, ChowNow, USFoods, and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises.  Today, he will tell us how he uses all these amazing experiences to help companies, leaders, and individual contributors embrace change, accelerate growth, and achieve breakthrough performance.     It All Started With Improvisation  His years in the ultra-competitive business industry has made Mike a master of improvisation; however, looking back, he said that his improvisation skills were probably developed even earlier than that -- back when he was a kid growing up in a low-income household where improvisation was not an option, but a necessary part of everyday life.  Developing the Language  Mike shares that he learned to figure out how to make the most of whatever he has at an early age -- eventually becoming so adept at it that people started approaching him for tips.   The problem was, it’s something that comes instinctively to him that he didn’t even know how to explain it. That’s until he stumbled upon a book that teaches what it calls the “Yes, And” mindset.   The “Yes, And” Mindset  Sometimes, we spend too much time worrying over how our words come across that we fail to connect with our audience. Mike said that’s what adopting the “Yes, And” mindset fixed for him.   Once he learned how to stop saying “No, I can’t. That’s not gonna work” and started saying “Yes, and? I’m listening” whenever something new comes up instead, opportunities he never thought were possible began opening up to him left and right. Those opportunities included public speaking.  Telling Your Story  Everyone wants to share their story, but not everyone wants to listen to other people’s -- and that’s why everyone keeps missing the point.  To really know how you can make an impact on other people, Mike said that you need to listen to what they say.  Ask questions. Ask them what they think of you, how you have helped them, and what else you can do for them. Make adjustments if necessary.   Sometimes, you won’t even realize your own potential until someone points it out to you.  Building Relationships  If there’s something that Mike has always been grateful for, it’s that he made a lot of great partnerships and connections. He admits that he’s always performed better when he works with a group, and this is why he’s so passionate about helping organizations to truly connect with their members.  Public Speaking Advice  Mike often gets asked what advice he can give to people who want to get into public speaking, and he said that there are three things that you need to remember: Celebrity, Expertise, and Skills. You need to be able to make a name for yourself, and to do that, you need to show how good you are at solving problems, but not only that, you need to have the delivery skills to connect with your audience so you can show them what you can do.   Favorite Book Recommendation  Mike has always been very vocal of how the “Yes, And” mindset has impacted his life, and this why he highly recommends Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton’s “Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses "No, But" Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration--Lessons from The Second City.”  Get in Touch With Mike  If you have an event coming up and would like to know how Mike can help you, you can get in touch with him via his official website. While there, you can also check out testimonials from his previous clients to get an idea of what it’s like to work with him. 

Tom is a speaker, author and entrepreneur who helps leaders turn their communication “shortcomings” into competitive advantage. Tom’s entire career has been about identifying, reaching and winning over audiences.  In his first career, he did that first as an advertising executive with Ogilvy, Grey and Hal Riney, and as a marketing VP for Sears and 3Com.  In Tom’s second career as CEO of Second City Works, the B2B arm of the famous Second City comedy theatre, he got whole new perspective on winning audiences.  There, he turned the company’s corporate entertainment side hustle into a groundbreaking communications and executive education consultancy.  Over Tom’s 14-year tenure, he and his team used comedy and improvisation to help tens of thousands of leaders improve creativity, communication and collaboration.  He also co-wrote the top selling leadership book: Yes, And How Improvisation Reverses “No But” Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration (Harper Business). Tom just began his third career with the launch of Shyne Advisors, an innovative executive communication company that helps quiet, introverted leaders become confident, original communicators. Tom is a past IncubatorEdu mentor and the proud father of two sons, one of whom is an IncubatorEdu alum. In this interview, Tom and Cindra talk about: The “Yes, And” Strategy What gets in the way of communication Why comparison is a roadblock in communication How we can build our strengths into our communication The big questions you should ask yourself when you don’t want to speak up And how you speaking up impacts the culture of your organization You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/tomyorton

What do Tina Fey, Facebook, Uber, Steve Carell, and Hilton all have in common? Improvisational comedy training. Starting as a dishwasher in 1988, Kelly Leonard is now the Executive Director of Insights and Applied Improvisation at The Second City. It's no wonder that Kelly is a popular speaker on the power of improvisation to transform people’s lives. His book, “Yes, And: Lessons from The Second City” was released to critical acclaim in 2015 by Harper Collins. He has presented at The Aspen Ideas Festival, TEDx Broadway, the Chicago Ideas Festival, The Stanford Graduate School of Business and for companies such as Coca Cola, Microsoft and DDB Worldwide. Kelly co-created and co-directs a new initiative with the Center for Decision Research at the Booth School at the University of Chicago that looks at behavioral science through the lens of improvisation. He also hosts the podcast, “Getting to Yes, And,” for Second City and WGN radio that features interviews with thought leaders such as Adam Grant, Simon Sinek, Angela Duckworth, Gretchen Rubin, Robert Sutton and more. An expert at asking the question, "What if we did it this way," Kelly joins Innovation Crush to talk about their evolution as a business and how improv often leads to the best innovation.

As an introvert, you think you can't be powerful in a room, or that you need to change your nature if you want to command attention. Not true. In this episode, Suzanne, the self-proclaimed introvert of the dynamic duo, gets some fantastic on air coaching from Tom Yorton, founder and CEO of Shyne Advisors, a practice dedicated to the pursuit of “original communications for quiet leaders.” Rachel is forced to listen to their conversation while on mute. You can hear Suzanne's giddiness loud and clear to have Tom to herself as he offers some amazing hacks for introverts. Stay through to the bitter end to see how Rachel REALLY feels about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Currently the "Executive Director of Insights and Applied Improvisation" at the iconic theater The Second City, Kelly Leonard is an improviser who doesn't perform on stage. He applies the constructive principles behind improvisational theater in business and everyday life. He studies ways to improve business models and culture by navigating uncertainty, with failure as the base for success. Kelly condensed his 3 decades of experience at The Second City and conjoined behavioral studies at the University of Chicago in his book, co-authored with Tom Yorton, titled "Yes And" and his podcast "Getting to Yes And".  

Kelly Leonard is an author, public speaker and theater producer. He is the Executive Vice President of The Second City and The President of Second City Theatricals. He has overseen productions with notable performers such as Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Adam McKay, Seth Meyers, Rachel Dratch, Amy Poehler, Jason Sudeikis, Keegan Michael Key, and Amy Sedaris. In 2015, Leonard's first book "Yes And", co-written with Tom Yorton, was published. Listen to Kelly and I improv some Q&As on all subjects such as: What improv is great at . . . and where it fails. Is a dramatic improv possible?  (Hear what happened when he tried one.) How improv has changed in the era of Political Correctness. The art of writing . . . FAST!  And how to do it well. Why improv is being studied by academics and what it could mean for society’s future. Keep up with me: @KenDavenportBway www.theproducersperspective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a revolution happening right now in American corporate culture.  Not just where we work, but how. New work environments like We Work are valued at $1.5B because they foster collaboration, community and creativity. And more creative work cultures are what Tom Yorton, CEO of www.secondcityworks.com is all about.  His book, "Yes, And…",  co-authored with Kelly Leonard, was going to be called "The Revolution Will Be Improvised.”  That's the point, people.  Episode 24 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kelly Leonard is the Vice President of The Second City, and President of The Second City Theatricals. He's also co-author of a new book with Tom Yorton, "Yes, And." (How Improvisation Reverses "No, But" Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration--Lessons from The Second City) Jimmy talks with Kelly about how he got started at Second City back in 1988, stepping in as the producer at a young age for the legendary Joyce Sloan, and of course- his new book. If you want to get inside the mind of an accomplished producer at one of the most successful comedy theaters in the world, you are going love this episode!

In this episode of the podcast, Tom Yorton, CEO of SecondCity Works, Chicago's world renown improv theater whose alumni include Steven Colbert, Tina Fey and many other high profile comedians talks about what the world of improv can teach us about creation, communication and collaboration.Finding different ways to connect with an audienceThe role that music played in Tom's careerRedeveloping curiosity and tolerance for riskWhy the resume building approach to education hurts kidsDeveloping adaptive skills and becoming an agile learnerFinding the through line of your careerUsing humor as a way to get to the truth Applying the improviser's tool kit to your workKey concepts from improv that allow you to communicate, create and collaborate more effectively QuotesLife is a series of happy accidents if you want to look it that way.ResourcesYes, And: How Improvisation Reverses “No, But” Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration–Lessons from The Second City3 Improv Exercises That Can Change The Way Your Team WorksAs CEO of Second City Communications, Tom Yorton is creating a positive, disruptive force that changes how people communicate, collaborate and learn in the business world. His work is guided by a fundamental assumption: Business is an act of improvisation. Through comedy, his organization brings sorely needed humanity and authenticity to work environments by challenging unproductive conventions in marketing, learning, business development, and internal communications. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.