Comedy and Leadership | with Jeff Justice

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of P³ (P-cubed) with Preston Poore, comedian Jeff Justice sits down to discuss the blend of comedy and leadership. Jeff shares his journey from a magic shop to the comedy stage, highlighting his experiences and the development of his renowned comedy workshop. The conversation covers the use of humor in professional settings, the significance of self-effacing humor, and insights into the comedic process. 00:00 Introduction to Leadership Challenges00:20 Meet Our Guest: Jeff Justice01:30 Hot Seat: Fun and Quirky Questions06:39 Jeff's Journey in Comedy06:47 Discovering Martial Arts08:18 The Comedy Workshop Experience09:22 The Birth of a Comedy Class10:36 Famous Alumni and Their Success Stories11:01 The Art of Self-Effacing Humor12:52 The Comedy Workshop Experience13:46 Overcoming Stage Fright14:47 The Journey of Writing and Performing Jokes16:36 Graduation Night: The Big Payoff18:41 Jeff's Stand-Up Comedy Origin Story18:58 From Magic Shop to Comedy Clubs23:02 Lessons from Comedy Legends23:21 Conclusion and Teaser for Next EpisodeThings We MentionedThe Comedy Workshoppe: https://comedyworkshoppe.comPreston's comedy routine from the workshop: https://youtu.be/1y2jZZRRHyM?si=-J920jsWlMyloAhOAbout Preston PoorePreston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.comWork with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulseLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston