Category Archives: Business Advice

Applying improv comedy and smart ass ideas to the professional world

How to Make Sure People “Get” What You Are Saying

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and gotten so frustrated because they just kept missing your point? Did you want to smack them in the head, grab their shoulders, and scream, “what’s wrong with you??” Sure, that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Business Advice, Motivation & Success, Talk Gooder | 5 Comments

6 Horrendous Leadership Types

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever had a really bad boss? One of those bosses who is so bad he can turn a dream job into a nightmare? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Bad leadership can destroy a team, division, organization. This is … Continue reading →

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Are You an Encouraging Inspiration or a Discouraging Dumbass?

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever had someone tell you that you weren’t good enough to do something you wanted to do or have something you wanted to have? If so, first, visualize kicking them in the groin. Second, keep reading… With the … Continue reading →

Posted in Business Advice, Motivation & Success | 7 Comments

Root Canal Sale!

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Avish

Well, it seems that I have gone and done something to my teeth, and now I need a root canal 🙁 This was a rather unexpected event, but in my quest to turn lemonades into deliciuos lemon flavored cocktails, I … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Reason Why Pixar Is Awesome

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Avish

A few months ago, I posted an article about what we can learn from Pixar’s success. I was pretty proud of that article, and according to my “Most Popular” plugin (look over at the left column) my readers agree. So, … Continue reading →

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A Word On Context (Don’t Believe Everything You Read!)

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Avish

I read a post on Gizmodo.com today titled, “Maybe This Is Why Blockbuster Is Dying”. The post uses the following quote to point out how Blockbuster’s CEO is out of touch with current trends: “I don’t have to figure out … Continue reading →

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Dying a Little Bit on the Inside

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Avish

Yesterday, as a favor to a friend, I taught a 75 minute workshop on improvisational comedy to a group of fifth graders. If you know me at all, you know that I would rather pound my head into the side … Continue reading →

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4 Marketing Lessons From Watching Hockey…

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Avish

I have a confession to make: this past Friday, I watched an entire hockey game. *Gasp*! If you don’t know me, this probably doesn’t sound like much of a confession. If you do know me, you know that I find … Continue reading →

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Key to Success: Talent + Passion + Market

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Avish

Do what you love and the money will follow, right? Maybe. Maybe not… Don’t get me wrong; I am huge believer in doing what you love. But there is more to success (materially and fulfillment-wise) then just doing what you … Continue reading →

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The 7 Stupidest Employees Ever?

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Avish

Maybe not, but still entertaining… I came across this article today: The 7 Stupidest Employee Mistakes Ever I’ll be honest – calling these the 7 stupidest employee mistakes ever is quite an exaggeration. I mean, sure, everything everyone in the … Continue reading →

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