Unlocking Leadership Potential: Humor & Creativity
A program designed to enhance leadership skills by cultivating humor, creativity, and the ability to connect with others. Based on the principles of business improv and the importance of right-brain thinking, drawing from Paul Marks' TEDx talk.
Program Modules
Module 1: Addressing the Humor Deficit in Leadership
Understanding the surprising lack of humor in leadership and exploring its potential benefits, based on the insights from Paul Marks' research.
Daily Humor & Leadership Reflection
DailyExplore statistics on the impact of humor on communication, approachability, and idea generation in business settings. Reflect on how to incorporate humor into your leadership style.
Module 2: Activating Your Right Brain for Creativity & Humor
Techniques and exercises to stimulate creativity, innovation, and access the right side of the brain, inspired by business improv techniques.
Daily Right Brain Activation Exercises
DailyDaily exercises focusing on right-brain activation through improv and creative challenges.
Module 3: Cultivating Humor & Overcoming Fear of Judgement
Developing a sense of humor, embracing self-deprecation, and overcoming the fear of judgment, drawing from the key themes in Paul Marks' presentation.
Daily Embarrassment Exercise & Reflection
DailyIdentify and challenge your personal 'bar of embarrassment' to encourage risk-taking and creativity, reflecting on the importance of embracing vulnerability.
Weekly Self-Deprecating Humor Practice
WeeklyCraft and share a self-deprecating joke or story in a safe environment, exploring the power of not taking yourself too seriously.
What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the importance of humor and creativity in leadership.
- Develop techniques to activate the right side of the brain.
- Overcome the fear of judgment and embrace vulnerability.
- Cultivate a sense of humor and use it to connect with others.
- Enhance communication and problem-solving skills through improv exercises.
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