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- “Yes, And”… Lessons from The Second City
How can the principles of comedy and improvisation benefit you and your business? Find out by listening on the go to our conversation with Kelly Leonard, President & CEO of Kelly Leonard Productions, and Creative Advisor with The Second City. Kelly has worked with The Second City since 1988, overseeing productions that have launched the careers of celebrated comic performers such as […]
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- “Yes, And”… Lessons from The Second City [Episode 44 – Guest Kelly Leonard]How can the principles of comedy and improvisation benefit you and your business?Find out by listening on the go to our conversation with Kelly Leonard, President & CEO of Kelly Leonard Productions, and Creative Advisor with The Second City.Kelly has worked with The Second City since 1988, overseeing productions that have launched the careers of celebrated comic performers such as Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler, and a host of others.Kelley is also co-author, along with Tom Yorton, of the best-selling book, “Yes, And” (see more in Kelly’s bio below).Find out:* How building an “ensemble”can foster talent, increase collaboration, and promote a more creative culture* Examples of what “Yes, And” thinking is and stories of how it has been used to overcome obstacles* Three immediately useful ideas – including an exercise – for applying the power of improvisation to your most important goals* PC download: Right Click, then select “Save file as”* Mac download: Control-Click, then select “Save link as”Read the TranscriptFor your convenience, we’ve transcribed this conversation, with minor edits for written clarity. Read the transcript.About Kelly LeonardKelly Leonard is the President and CEO of Kelly Leonard Productions, a creative company that produces life, theater and comedy and provides thought leadership through books, speaking engagements and workshops for businesses, organizations and anyone looking to improve creativity, leadership and innovation.Kelly is also aligned as a Creative Advisor with The Second City in Chicago, where he’s worked since 1988 overseeing productions with such a notable performers as Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler, and a host of so many others. Kelly co-founded Second City Theatricals, the division of the company that develops an eclectic array of live entertainment all over the world.Kelly is co-author, along with Tom Yorton, of the the best-selling book Yes, And. He has received many honors, including being named to Crain’s Chicago Business 40 under 40 list and named one of the top 40 cultural figures in Chicago by Time Out Magazine. Find out more about Kelly Leonard.Resources for This Episode* Find out more about Yes, And − How Improvisation Reverses “No, But” Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration − Lessons from The Second City* All you want to know about The Second CityOpen a Conversation With UsContact us with your questions and suggestions for Growth Igniters Radio.© 2015. Growth Igniters and Growth Igniters Radio are service marks of Business Advancement, Inc. All Growth Igniters Radio episodes are copyrighted productions of Business Advancement, Inc., intended for the private use of our audience. Except as otherwise provided by copyright law, all other uses, including copying, editing, redistribution, and publication without prior written consent of Business Advancement, Inc. are prohibited. All rights reserved.37 min
- Four Ways to Keep Work-Life Balance During the Holidays
During the holidays, it’s especially easy to lose work-life balance. What can you do? Listen on-the-go to our conversation with speaker and educator Jen Slaw, as we discuss four ways that she has helped people accomplish their goals and balance all the parts of their lives in the process. Jen is renowned for combining her speaking […]
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30 min - Four Ways to Keep Work-Life Balance During the Holidays [Episode 43]During the holidays, it’s especially easy to lose work-life balance. What can you do?Listen on-the-go to our conversation with speaker and educator Jen Slaw, as we discuss four ways that she has helped people accomplish their goals and balance all the parts of their lives in the process.Jen is renowned for combining her speaking with her expertise as a professional juggler. She holds three world records in juggling physical objects as well as various aspects of life, and has appeared in various venues ranging from TEDx to David Letterman (full bio below)In this encore episode, we discuss:* Recognizing some of the signs that tell us we need to improve the balance in our lives* Using the “B.A.L.L.” formula for increasing work/life balance in any season* Three practical tips to create more balance and success* PC download: Right Click, then select “Save file as”* Mac download: Control-Click, then select “Save link as”Be sure to watch Jen’s videos of her juggling under “Resources” below.Read the TranscriptFor your convenience, we’ve transcribed this conversation, with minor edits for written clarity. Read the transcript.About Jen SlawSpeaker and educator Jen Slaw is Owner of Jen Slaw Speaks, as well as Executive Director of Juggling Life, Incorporated, a nonprofit organization with a mission to engage, inspire and emotionally heal ill and disadvantaged youth through unique juggling and circus arts programs. She’s appeared on a variety of network TV programs, including Late Night with David Letterman. She holds three world records in juggling and has been referred to by the New York Times as an expert juggler for her work co-producing and performing in the off-Broadway show, Perfect Catch. Jen designs custom keynotes and interactive training sessions for clients including Fortune 500 companies, associations, and nonprofit organizations, including TEDx. Read & watch more about Jen SlawResources for this Episode:* Watch Jen Slaw’s interview on how to deal with holiday stress on Good Day Philadelphia* Request complimentary access to Jen Slaw’s 10-video series:‘Top 10 Tips for Mastering the Juggling Act of Life’* Watch Jen Slaw’s TEDx talk: Juggling Life – Redefining What’s Possible – Jennifer Slaw at TEDxPrincetonlibrary* Find out more about the Nonprofit Organization, Juggling Life Inc.Open a Conversation With UsContact us with your questions and suggestions for Growth Igniters Radio.© 2015. Growth Igniters and Growth Igniters Radio are service marks of Business Advancement, Inc. All Growth Igniters Radio episodes are copyrighted productions of Business Advancement,30 min
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- More Business Books for the Holidays
In case you missed it – here’s our first business “book pairing” in time for holiday reading & giving You asked for it, and here it is….. an “encore” of our summer book pairing episode where we discuss six top books we’ve found especially thought-provoking, inspiring and useful. Listen on the go and then purchase […]
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29 min - More Business Books for the Holidays [Episode 42]In case you missed it – here’s our first business “book pairing”in time for holiday reading & givingYou asked for it, and here it is….. an “encore” of our summer book pairing episode where we discuss six top books we’ve found especially thought-provoking, inspiring and useful. Listen on the go and then purchase your books!Just as fine wines taste better when paired with complimentary foods that bring out their nuances, a great way to gain even more perspectives on any issue is to read complementary books – either sequentially or at the same time in alternating sips.We discuss pairs of books in three themes:* How to think differently about why people make decisions and behave the way that they do* Approaches for new ways to look at and overcome obstacles and disadvantages* Re-framing how we think about and address challenges of the future* PC download: Right Click, then select “Save file as”* Mac download: Control-Click, then select “Save link as”Read the TranscriptFor your convenience, we’ve transcribed this conversation, with minor edits for written clarity. Read the transcript.Pamela S. Harper is founding partner and CEO of Business Advancement Inc. She is an internationally recognized expert on business performance, an acclaimed author, and a professional speaker. She is author of the Critically acclaimed book, Preventing Strategic Gridlock®: Leading Over, Under & Around Organizational Jams to Achieve High Performance ResultsD. Scott Harper, Ph.D., is Sr. Partner with Business Advancement Inc. He is an internationally recognized innovation expert with a unique ability to blend technical and business insights. With a commitment to innovation, Scott has helped clients overcome “organizational inertia,” enabling them to become faster and more effective, gaining millions in top and bottom line growth.Resources for This Episode* Take Advantage of our special Holiday Offer for buying Preventing Strategic Gridlock* About Think Like a Freak* About Predictably Irrational* About David and Goliath* About Yes, And* About The Second Machine Age* About A Whole New MindOpen a Conversation With UsContact us with your questions and suggestions for Growth Igniters Radio.© 2015. Growth Igniters and Growth Igniters Radio are service marks of Business Advancement, Inc. All Growth Igniters Radio episodes are copyrighted productions of Business Advancement, Inc.,29 min
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- Disrupt Yourself: A Powerful Idea For Succeeding in Unexpected Ways
How do the principles of disruptive innovation apply to personal change and growth? Find out by listening on-the-go to our conversation with Whitney Johnson, widely acknowledged as the leading thinker on driving corporate innovation through personal disruption. She is the author of the critically-acclaimed book Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work, just […]
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Growth Igniters® Radio is the award-winning executive leadership podcast for CEOs, C-suite teams, and board directors who are reimagining leadership for transformational growth. Since 2015, hosts Pam…
Harper and Scott Harper have explored the ideas, leadership choices, and human dynamics that shape the future of business. Over hundreds of episodes, they have shared their original perspectives and engaged in conversations with innovative CEOs, bestselling authors, and influential thinkers. Growth Igniters® Radio received the 2026 Thinkers360 Podcast of the Year Award. It has also been recognized by the PopCon Podcast Awards and ranks in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide according to Listen Notes. New episodes are released weekly. Full-length video editions are also available on YouTube.