Comments on: Improv as a Marketable Skill http://360degreeself.com/2010/05/27/improv-as-a-marketable-skill/ Musings on well-rounded living... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:34:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tim http://360degreeself.com/2010/05/27/improv-as-a-marketable-skill/comment-page-1/#comment-1647 Tim Sat, 29 May 2010 14:06:08 +0000 http://360degreeself.com/?p=1258#comment-1647 Hi Lance: I agree that it's good to learn that Groupon is doing so well and perhaps taking a different approach in how they hire their employees. Good to hear about how Toastmasters has helped you, too...it's a great way to beef up your skills and gain a speaking and leadership edge. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and best wishes for an awesome Memorial Day Weekend! Hi Lance: I agree that it’s good to learn that Groupon is doing so well and perhaps taking a different approach in how they hire their employees. Good to hear about how Toastmasters has helped you, too…it’s a great way to beef up your skills and gain a speaking and leadership edge. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and best wishes for an awesome Memorial Day Weekend!

]]> By: Lance http://360degreeself.com/2010/05/27/improv-as-a-marketable-skill/comment-page-1/#comment-1645 Lance Sat, 29 May 2010 02:51:22 +0000 http://360degreeself.com/?p=1258#comment-1645 Hi Tim, It's great to see what Groupon is doing...and to see that they are based right here in the Midwest!! That they have brought on as many people as they have with improv skills really shows the need for skills other than what might seem to be "job specific". I was involved in Toastmasters for several years...and found that whole experience to be invaluable both professionally and personally. .-= Lance´s last post...<a href="http://www.jungleoflife.com/2010/05/28/the-feel-good-jungle/" rel="nofollow">The Feel Good Jungle</a> =-. Hi Tim,
It’s great to see what Groupon is doing…and to see that they are based right here in the Midwest!! That they have brought on as many people as they have with improv skills really shows the need for skills other than what might seem to be “job specific”.
I was involved in Toastmasters for several years…and found that whole experience to be invaluable both professionally and personally.
.-= Lance´s last post…The Feel Good Jungle =-.

]]> By: Tim http://360degreeself.com/2010/05/27/improv-as-a-marketable-skill/comment-page-1/#comment-1641 Tim Fri, 28 May 2010 13:40:20 +0000 http://360degreeself.com/?p=1258#comment-1641 Hi Lori: You're right about picking up these skills...these skills that help us in other areas of your life and other jobs. I'm also willing to bet that your experience as a massage therapist and coach also makes you a better, well-rounded scientist than you already are. The reason I wrote this is that I've always felt that taking improv classes has helped me in my professional career...and it was good to read that this start up company recognizes these skills, too. I think a lot of us discount some of our experiences when it comes to a resume or job search. I say let's toot our own horns a little louder when it comes to these skills that we gain. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts on this! Hi Lori: You’re right about picking up these skills…these skills that help us in other areas of your life and other jobs. I’m also willing to bet that your experience as a massage therapist and coach also makes you a better, well-rounded scientist than you already are. The reason I wrote this is that I’ve always felt that taking improv classes has helped me in my professional career…and it was good to read that this start up company recognizes these skills, too. I think a lot of us discount some of our experiences when it comes to a resume or job search. I say let’s toot our own horns a little louder when it comes to these skills that we gain. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts on this!

]]> By: Lori http://360degreeself.com/2010/05/27/improv-as-a-marketable-skill/comment-page-1/#comment-1637 Lori Thu, 27 May 2010 23:41:42 +0000 http://360degreeself.com/?p=1258#comment-1637 Hey Tim, this is intriguing. What a great skill to have, to have been trained in improvisation. I did some extemporaneous speaking in school (I think I've mentioned that before) and I really do think it did help me to be more flexible and better think on my feet as an employee. About your question, well, having been trained in molecular biology definitely made a positive impact in later helping me help my clients as a massage therapist and athletics coach. A better employee? Well, I was self-employed, but maybe that's a part of this, too? Right? Picking up various skills enables us to find rewarding work. Great post, Tim. :) .-= Lori´s last post...<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JaneBeNimble/~3/iwYE-97xwpc/" rel="nofollow">Your Anchors</a> =-. Hey Tim, this is intriguing. What a great skill to have, to have been trained in improvisation. I did some extemporaneous speaking in school (I think I’ve mentioned that before) and I really do think it did help me to be more flexible and better think on my feet as an employee.

About your question, well, having been trained in molecular biology definitely made a positive impact in later helping me help my clients as a massage therapist and athletics coach. A better employee? Well, I was self-employed, but maybe that’s a part of this, too? Right? Picking up various skills enables us to find rewarding work.

Great post, Tim.
:)
.-= Lori´s last post…Your Anchors =-.

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