How to Deal with Failure and Rejection | with Ross Kimball

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of P³ with Preston Poore, Preston welcomes actor, comedian, and communications coach Ross Kimball to discuss practical ways to deal with failure and rejection. Ross draws from his extensive improv and acting experience, including near-misses with SNL and Emmy-nominated shows like Jury Duty. He also shares valuable lessons on resilience, the importance of humor in leadership, and how improv skills can enhance professional interactions. 00:00 Cold Open00:28 Intro00:39 Discussing Failure and Rejection01:08 The Journey of Writing 'Discipled Leader'02:01 The Struggles of Getting Published04:08 Handling Rejection and Lessons Learned05:38 Introducing Ross Kimball06:12 Ross Kimball's Background and Career12:13 The Importance of Improv and Being Present16:57 The SNL Audition Experience19:37 Meeting Lorne Michaels25:26 The Aftermath and Moving Forward30:27 The Truman Show Experience31:15 Improvisation Challenges33:29 The Hero's Journey34:42 Transition to Leadership Coaching35:30 Public Speaking and Confidence37:02 The Power of Connection40:53 Failures and Lessons Learned52:38 Lightning Round and Fun Facts59:21 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThings we MentionedRoss' IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5155666/Show Up Better - https://showupbettertoday.com/Ross' LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-kimball-a354944/About 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