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Consequences are the inevitable result of actions taken without thought, or the right and appropriate thought, or the desire to act without having to bother with thought, or, of thought which betrayed us.  Consequences are the sound music makes when we’re not playing the instrument, in our mind where a poor imitation of sound plays itself out, unspirited, empty of delirium, no love lost or gained.  Consequences are most often thought of as outcomes, either at the heart of the matter, or at the start of the matter, or on its fringes, rarely related to the force which oozed them out, which found them in the still unquiet air, as though waiting for the right stimulus to stimulate them, they are objects where no objects lived before, reactions where none are allotted the space to become what they are, a continuity of expression in an expressionless haze, which are the bumps and bottoms of a life unfused.  Consequences are simply more of the same, dressed however they choose, in blacks and browns or in garish red and orange, no matter, consequences are consequences and at the end of it, where it has no perceivable end, they are simply more of the mush called our lives. 

~Michael E. Gerber

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I was onstage, in the moment, facing an invisible tiger, when I realized the words  “yes, and…” can change the way a person does business.
 
I ended up at the Peoples Improv Theater in my ongoing search for better ways to serve clients and motivate staff.  I run Medallion Retail; we develop shopper experiences and environments for big retail brands.  We’re all about creating a positive experience.  Turns out, so is improv theater.
 
Our workshop at PIT was inspiring, invigorating and insanely fun.  It was a safe space where non-actors like me got to play, mug and feel the thrill of really thinking on your feet.  Being in the moment – and outside of your own head — is empowering.
 
Through scenes, games and exercises (Crazy 8s was a favorite!), I learned that the cornerstone of good improv is an affirmative attitude.  Openness, flexibility and a willingness to extend yourself result in a good performance – on a stage or in a client meeting.  
 
Good improv, and good business, require 
 
·     Commitment

o   Truly believe in what you’re saying and who you’re saying it to.  


·     Collaboration

o   Share your vision and trust your team. Trust leads to empowerment, which leads to surprising and delightful performances.


·     Energy

o   Exude positive vibes.  Your audience – paying client or patron – can feel and feed on your excitement and passion.


I use my newfound improv skills everyday in my business to animate idea sessions, motivate staff and wow clients.  Would I take another workshop at PIT?
 
YES, AND…  

Terry Daves is the President of Medallion Retail, a full service retail strategy company, offering end-to-end research through implementation expertise specializing in custom branded selling environments.

Medallion Retail helps great businesses become great brands. Fortune 1000 companies, global brands and the nation’s largest retailers rely on them to enhance and shape the customer experience at retail.

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