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​​Wisdom from Second City Improv

​​(Taken from the book, Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses "No, But" Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration--Lessons from The Second City

​​by Kelly Leonard, Tom Yorton

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​​Look people in the eye when you meet them.

​​Smile.

​​Don't check your texts or e-mail when someone else is talking.

​​Be curious.

​​Try to eliminate the word "no" from your vocabulary for just one day.

​​When you are wrong, acknowledge it, say you're sorry, and move on.

​​Forgive yourself and forgive others.

​​Don't be [a jerk], and don't abide [jerks].

​​Be on time.

​​Excel at preparation.

​​Ask yourself, what is the problem you are trying to solve?

​​Make your partner look good.

​​Respect, don't revere.

​​Listen to the whole person.

​​Read the room.

​​Share the conversation.

​​Love your work.

​​Applaud others.

​​Say "we" rather than "I" whenever possible.

​​Consider that you might not be right.

​​Open your door.

​​Try not to work out of fear; work from a sense of possibility.

​​Understand the audience you're trying to win over, and give them a role.

​​Be an improviser. (less)

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