156. Off-script: Better leadership through improv, with Peter Margaritis

Let’s talk about comedy and how it relates to business. In this episode, Peter Margaritis joins the podcast to talk about just that, and his new book, “Off-Script: Mastering the Art of Business Improv.” 

Improv, at its core, is about building a conversation out of what another person says instead of relying on our own agendas. In our business settings, most of us want to control the narrative to ensure ideal outcomes. We want to script the conversations, manage the problems, predict the future, and most importantly, win.

But good leaders become better leaders by doing the opposite — by letting go of control, and going off script in their conversations, negotiations, and brainstorms. This improv-inspired approach builds the mental muscles we need to be more than merely present in the meeting, but to collaborate with others in truly authentic, empathetic ways.

This might be a totally new role, but we can do it. Peter Margaritis can help us get there.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit blionline.org/blog.

Resources:

• petermargaritis.com
• Read: Off Script: Mastering the Art of Business Improv
• Read: Getting Past No: Negotiating in Difficult Situations

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