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The Business of Improv: How Leaders Can Make It Safe to Take Risks

by Cary Paul | Jul 12, 2012 | Improvisation

This article is from Cary Paul, our Chief Improv Officer:

Strong leaders inevitably face the challenge of helping people step outside their comfort zones. Today’s blog sheds light on the two key components of creating an environment that makes it safe for people to try something new.

Improv Tip of the Month: Leap and the Net Will Appear

by Barry Edwards | Jul 11, 2012 | Improvisation

This month’s improv tip is from Barry Edwards, Improv Contributor

There is a saying by American essayist John Burroughs: ”Leap and the net will appear”. I first heard this quote from a good friend when I was considering leaving a good job to change careers. Ever since then, I’ve been living my life with that in mind. Whether it’s changing careers or moving to a new city, whenever I’ve leapt that proverbial net has always appeared.

The three Ps of trust

by Andrea Howe | Jun 28, 2012 | Trusted advisorship

Trust is a complex concept in human relationships. In our Chapter 1 of the still-pretty-new The Trusted Advisor Fieldbook, we explore ten fundamental attitudes that take aim at the complexities of trust, breaking it down so that it can be managed and more readily increased. Think of the Three Ps as the short list; they represent the core of our thinking on trust.

Jack Welch and the feminine edge

by Andrea Howe | Jun 19, 2012 | Trusted advisorship

A few months ago I was leading a day-long program on trust-based selling to 26 men and women at a global market intelligence firm. We were knee-deep in a conversation about empathetic listening as a primary driver of influence. Listening with empathy is how you earn the right to be right, not to mention how you learn what is deeply valued by the person you want to influence—while building a whole lot of trust in the process.

Real people, real trust: our magnificent seven

by Andrea Howe | Jun 8, 2012 | Real people, Trusted advisorship

Over the past year, I’ve offered an insider view into the challenges, successes, and make-it-or-break-it moments of seven men and women who are making their mark by leading with trust—every day. In case you missed any of them, or want a fresh dose of practical advice (not to mention inspiration), here’s a recap.

Improv Tip of the Month: “Five Things”

by Barry Edwards | May 29, 2012 | Improvisation

This month’s improv tip is from Barry Edwards, Improv Contributor.

Got another team meeting coming up? Let the games begin.Plato’s quote still holds true: “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” Facilitated play makes it possible for your team to learn more about each other. Plus team cohesiveness is a natural outcome from a shared fun experience.

Story Time: innovation, trust, and the freedom to fail

by Andrea Howe | May 25, 2012 | Trusted advisorship

Our Story Time series brings you real, personal examples from business life that shed light on specific ways to lead with trust. Our last story proved that he who eats with chopsticks wins. Today’s shows how trust can impact innovation, productivity, and staff retention.

The power of the “V” word in business

by Andrea Howe | May 15, 2012 | Trusted advisorship

The other day as I was reading Kristi Hedges’ new book, The Power of Presence about influencing and engaging others in business, I stumbled upon the scandalous “V” word: vulnerability. I was struck by how often this word is appearing in business-related conversations these days.

Real people real trust: transforming a business from the inside out

by Andrea Howe | May 1, 2012 | Leading with trust, Real people, Trusted advisorship

Ron Prater has worked in government consulting firms for almost 20 years, including three years with Arthur Andersen LLP. In 2007, he set out with partner Alan Pentz to create a company that would apply real entrepreneurial curiosity to find new ways to solve the U.S. government’s biggest problems. The result is Corner Alliance. Find out how this organization, triggered by a crisis in its formative years, applied the principle of collaboration to devise a new and different kind of corporate culture.

4 behaviors that help delivery people be better business developers

by Andrea Howe | Apr 25, 2012 | Consulting, Sales and BD Mastery

It’s an age-old challenge in the consulting industry: how to get your delivery people to develop more business. After all, who’s in a better position to bring in more work than the people who labor side-by-side with the client? But first there are barriers to break through. Read on for four specific strategies that will help your delivery people execute on both project plans and business development plans.

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