Ep 36: From Groupthink to Group Mind: Encouraging Diverse Perspectives

Join LaTonya Wilkins in this engaging episode of the Leading Below the Surface podcast as she welcomes improv expert Bob Kulhan. With a rich background in comedy and professional development, Bob shares his insights on the transformative power of improvisation in the workplace. Discover how the principles of improv, such as "Yes, and," can foster psychological safety, enhance team collaboration, and encourage innovative thinking. Whether you're a leader or a team member, you'll gain practical tools and exercises to create a more connected and dynamic work environment. Tune in to learn how to embrace change through the art of improv and enhance your workplace interactions.Guest BioBob Kulhan is a professor at the Duke University Fuqua School of Business, an elite improv and sketch comedian, and the Founder and CEO of Business Improv® – a 25-yr-old consultancy linking improvisation to business through behavioral sciences and ROI for organizations and businesses. Bob’s clients include a who’s who of businesses (from pharma to manufacturing to aerospace), universities, organizations, and government institutions.  He has also worked extensively with entrepreneurs and solopreneurs, as well as small and medium size businesses.Specifically for coaches, Kulhan has created original individual growth initiatives for MBAs, new hires, high potentials, executive development, and senior leaders. Kulhan has created small, medium, and large team coaching strategies for organizations that range from small businesses to startups, creatives to architects, military to government, hotel and biopharma leadership teams to many more. In addition, Kulhan has also been coaching team improv for performance ensembles since 1995 (Chicago & New York). Since January 2021, Bob has been coaching a US Senator, as well. Kulhan is a master improviser who has spent the last 30 years performing improv comedy, and he the best-selling author of ‘GETTING TO YES AND: The Art of Business Improv’, Stanford University Press.Resources from today's episode:-Change Coaches Guide to Create Psychological Safe Conversations Across Differences-Change Coaches NewsletterBob Kulhan Improv Course (https://businessimprov.com/services/online-course/)Connect with us: Email us at [email protected] more about Change Coaches Follow LaTonya on LinkedIn Follow Change Coaches on LinkedIn For More on the Book Leading Below the SurfaceConnect with us: Email us at [email protected] more about Change Coaches Follow LaTonya on LinkedIn Follow Change Coaches on LinkedIn For More on the Book Leading Below the Surface