Improv for Executives

Even executives and managers must be able to talk to others. Communication is truly and genuinely vital to creating and running a successful business. Good communication includes good conversation. Good conversation is about expanding and heightening what is between you and the other people in the room. There is a time for a good yarn and there are people who love to hear about your vacation, but keep it to a minimum. Follow the rules of good conversation. Avoid such questions as "How was your weekend?” Don’t start conversations with “I”: “I think Kennedy was killed by the CIA and here is why … Blah, blah, blah.” A negation has many forms. Do not negate. But do read this book for good ideas, including how to improvise your conversation in and around the office.