In our Improv:the art of art series I had a two-part interview with Gregg Fraley. Gregg is a consultant, speaker and expert in the field of innovation and improvisation. He’s also the author of Jack’s Notebook: A Business Novel About Creative Problem Solving.
In this excerpt from the interview, Gregg explains how we can better incorporate improvisational technique into our day-to-day creating.
Peter Block is a man who wears many hats. He is an internationally coveted speaker, a consultant to the biggest corporations in the world, and a best-selling author. Lately he’s also been making a name for himself as a citizen by facilitating conversations within communities. In this interview, Peter discusses uncovering and acting on what matters.
Peter’s latest books:
The Answer To How Is Yes
Community: The Structure of Belonging
At one point in his career, Keith Ferrazzi was the youngest CMO in the Fortune 500. Since then, he’s led innovative companies and formed his own consultancy, Ferrazzi-Greenlight. He is the author of the international best-seller Never Eat Alone, which is a masterpiece on bulding relationships. In this interview, Keith shares with us some wisdom about how creative pros can network, build relationships and thrive by living a life of intimacy and generosity.
In the podcast, Keith mentions a good friend and mentee Stan Lim. Stan is Creative Director for a company called Imaginary Forces.
Also, make sure you visit the treasure-trove of resources Keith and his company have assembled at nevereatalone.com.
I’d also love to generate some thoughts, interaction and comments about how you are applying the principles Keith espouses in this interview. Please vocalize your thoughts in the comments.
Lisa Johnson is CEO of Reach Group Consulting. In this podcast, she shares with us her tips about how to stay creatively fresh in the mania of the create-on-demand world
Stephen Nachmanovitch is a brilliant musician and thinker. His insights on improvisation and life have radically impacted our thinking at Accidental Creative and offer seeds of greatness for anyone wanting to find their unique voice. His book Free Play is required reading for any creative professional.
In this interview, we ask Stephen to “deep dive” about improv and life.
David Allen is largely recognized as THE guru of personal productivity. His book Getting Things Done is an international bestseller and he regularly speaks to sold-out crowds in his seminars and personal appearances
In this interview, we ask David how creative professionals can better implement GTD and find increasing degrees of productivity and freedom. Learn more about David’s work at www.davidco.com .
Seth Godin is a game-changer. His work has shifted the conversation about marketing, re-defined the use of social media to engage consumers and challenged the business world to do something worth talking about. His new book “The Dip” addresses a question few of us want to entertain - “how do I know when to quit?”
In this interview, we ask Seth about his new book, why he wanted to write about quitting, and how creative pros can apply these principles to their life and work. Learn more about Seth’s work at www.sethgodin.com .
Steven Pressfield is a warrior. He gets up everyday and fights resistance to put words on a page and bring art to life. Steven’s book The War of Art is a masterpiece on how to thrive in the create-on-demand world. Steven is also the author of several bestsellers including The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War and more.
In this interview, we ask Steven how he approaches the creative process and if he has any advice for work-a-day creatives. Learn more about Steven and his work on his website, www.stevenpressfield.com.