Ding Happens! How to Improvise With Anything Life Throws Your Way!

On this blog, and in my speeches, I use the phrase, “Ding! Happens.” If you have seen me speak, then you know exactly what I am talking about. If not, you may be confused. Here then is the explanation of “Ding! Happens.” “Ding! Happens” means the same thing as, “Stuff Happens,” of more correctly, “[Insert [...]

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“Say Yes And!” I Need YOUR Input

Yesterday I announced that my new book, “Say ‘Yes, And!’” is coming out in January, 2012. It is 99% done, but I need YOUR HELP to make the final product as strong and useful as possible! Please take 30 seconds and leave a comment below with your answer to one or more of the following [...]

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New Book: Say “Yes, And!”

Twenty years of improv comedy experience. Eight years speaking to companies and associations on applying improv to business and life. All boiled down to one big idea, contained in two little words: Yes, And! And now you can learn all about that big idea in my new book: Say “Yes, And!” Over my many years [...]

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Winners of the “185 Teachers Walk Into a Bar” Contest!

The first ever Motivational Smart Ass contest is now officially over, and we have a winner! I want to thank everyone who participated. This being my first time trying this, I honestly had no idea how it would go. I’m excited to say that I am super happy with the participation and results! There were [...]

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Friday Web Roundup

I tend to surf the web more than I should (you might call it, “procrastinating”). Rather than letting all that idle time be a complete waste, I decided to compile the interesting stuff I came across and share it with you. Enjoy! Life Lessons From 40 Films in 7 Minutes Some fan edited together a [...]

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MSA Contest: Win a Book! (“185 Teachers Walk Into a Bar…”)

It’s Contest Time! As you may or may not know, my background is in improv comedy. As a professional speaker, I show audiences how they can use improv comedy ideas to think quickly, communicate better, and react quickly to change. I wrote a book on it – Improvise to Success – and now you have [...]

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Improvise to Success! Now on Amazon

Here’s some cool news: My book, Improvise to Success!, is now available for sale on Amazon.com. You can get it here: Check out the link and pick up a copy now (and a few for your friends too!). If you’ve already read the book, please leave a review on the site. Note: If you were [...]

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Book Review: Selling Change

Most people who have any sales training or experience understand the concept of selling benefits, not features. However, have you ever considered going beyond both of those and instead focusing on selling change? I recently read “Selling Change” by Brett Clay. This is a book on (as you might have guessed) sales. However, rather than [...]

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4 Ways You (and Your Team) Can Keep Kicking Ass, Even When Things Go Wrong

In Vino Veritas! Translated: “Truth in Wine!” Of course, in order for the Veritas to come out, you have to be able to get to the Vino… I discovered this lesson a few years ago, when I decided it was time to throw a wine party. The plan was to invite a bunch of friends [...]

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Personal Development Training: Have Fun, Be Willing to Fail [VIDEO]

Your own personal development training should start with adopting two powerful mindsets. In this video I explain how how the combination of your ability to have fun and your willingness to fail can tremendously improve your performance, productivity, and ability. *** Are you planning an event and looking for a great speaker to add humor [...]

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