Feeling stuck? In BNW's Creative Outreach team, we get the question a lot (especially when we are doing a training) around being stuck - what do you do if you just can't seem to get back on track? When that happens, Directors of Applied Improvisation Margi Simmons has some ways that she works to get going again after a stall or setback....
In BNW's Creative Outreach team, sometimes we just need to get up, get moving, and get silly to get through whatever task is getting in our way for the day. When that happens, Directors of Applied Improvisation Bobby Gardner and Margi Simmons like to do their "INNOVATE" cheer. Check it out above - we guarantee you'll be cheering along before the end!...
It’s time for our monthly “trailmix,” a collection of interesting pieces of inspiration, thought leadership and innovative new ideas, and this month we’re focus on getting started when you are feeling stagnant. Beginning again can be harder than starting in the first place. It requires mustering up your original enthusiasm and overcoming the mental obstacles that caused you to stop in the first place. When you do begin, however, you’ll discover that the feeling of accomplishment you’ll get can be even bigger, and the passion you once had for a goal or project can be found…if you search within yourself long enough and simply “Jump In” again. Enjoy our monthly list of articles, media and more to inspire you to buckle down and get started!...
Improv is a universal language - learn how the behaviors learned in improv can have an impact on cross cultural communication. Written by Lydia Chu. ...
Meet one of our dynamic MNovation panelists, Bruce Lambrecht!...
It’s time for our monthly “trailmix,” a collection of interesting pieces of inspiration, thought leadership and innovative new ideas, and this month we’re focus on listening. “Listening” is one of the Big Five behaviors that can root us in a Mindset of Discovery, and lead to a pattern of innovation. At it’s core, listening is simply the act of opening your mind and ears to those around you - easy to understand, hard to do. Enjoy our monthly list of articles, media and more to inspire you to listen!...
To get better and spend more time in the Mindset of Discovery, we must practice the behaviors that lead us there. John Sweeney, co-author of The Innovative Mindset and owner of the Brave New Workshop comedy theatre, gives five suggestions for practicing the art of "Listening." ...
Meet one of our esteemed MNovation panelists, Catherine Gray of the Minneapolis Foundation!...
Meet one of our incredible MNovation panelists, Ian Stephenson!...
Meet one of our inspiring MNovation panelists, Vikas Narula!...
