The Emma Guns Show Max Dickins | The Art of Improvisation.
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Nov 1, 2020 Max Dickins, author, comedian, actor and presenter, joins to discuss the art of improvisation and how it can improve relationships and work. They explore the power of 'yes, and' in improvisation, embracing mistakes as opportunities for growth, applying improv in business, navigating status battles, and the importance of failure. They also touch on self-help books and understanding others.
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Reduce Anxiety By Focusing Outward
- Focus outward on your scene partner to reduce social anxiety and find things to say.
- Listen actively and allow obvious observations to start rapport quickly.
Use 'Yes, And' To Co‑Create Conversations
- Use "Yes, and" to accept offers and add your perspective with an "and."
- Say your views explicitly so you co-create conversations without losing yourself.
Plans Aren’t Always Safety Nets
- Clinging to plans creates a false safety and blinds you to new opportunities.
- Max rewrote his book and learned embracing uncertainty often yields better outcomes.