5 Things / Yes, And
5 Things Bernadette Smith 5 Things Bernadette Smith

5 Things / Yes, And

In the art of improv comedy, there’s a rule called “yes, and “ – this rule requires the performer to agree with the last person speaking, and add to the story. If you don’t follow the “yes, and…” rule, the story and the humor fizzle out.

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5 Things / Comparisonitis
5 Things Bernadette Smith 5 Things Bernadette Smith

5 Things / Comparisonitis

This week, I spent three days (and joyful evenings) with other thought leaders, each working to bring our new keynotes to life with the brilliant team at Heroic Public Speaking. I had a great week and did some fantastic work, but I started to feel a little down on myself once I left. I didn’t feel like writing this morning. Spending three days with other thought leaders can trigger comparisonitis (comparison syndrome). They have how many LinkedIn followers??!!

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