Some simple reminders of the power of improvisational behaviors delivered by one of the best best improvisers I have ever seen!

Last week, I was given the chance of a lifetime - the opportunity to interview legendary actress and comedienne Betty White in front of 1500 people as part of LaughFest, a fundraising event for the Grand Rapids chapter of Gilda's Club celebrating the chapter's 10-year anniversary. It was like talking to a legend who also just happened to be alive, sitting across from me and a lot like my own wonderful mother. She was a rare combination of wisdom, compassion and hilarity! And though I always knew how funny she was, I came to understand how important she has been to the industry of comedy, especially as a true trailblazer for woman in the business. I would put her in the same breath as Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett and the rest! It truly was a dream come true...

http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/03/betty_white_enchants_sold-out.html

http://www.fox17online.com/news/fox17-betty-white-grand-rapids-laughfest,0,7349734.story

Thought this was an interesting article, written by Elyse Simpson on TalentZoo.com, about improvisation sparking creativity.

Excerpt: "We all know that improv is designed to push people out of their comfort zones and make them think on their feet. Businesses are using improv as a way to develop leadership skills and strengthen communication in the workplace. But in a creative environment, improv does more than teach people to react and adapt. It becomes a dynamic process that optimizes creativity by allowing the free flow of communication to spark innovation."

Read the short but full article on TalentZoo: http://tinyurl.com/4sz44we