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A confident office worker stands under stage lights with arms open as coworkers react around him, blending workplace collaboration with improv performance and creative energy.

Improvise!: Use the Secrets of Improv to Achieve Extraordinary Results at Work by Max Dickins

Clay | March 27

Can Improv Comedy Actually Make You Better at Work? I am fascinated by improv, especially podcast improv. My favorites are Hey Riddle Riddle[…]

Photorealistic cocktail party scene with two professionals talking while subtle overlay icons show microexpressions, personality traits, and trust cues, representing the science of charisma and social skills.

Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People by Vanessa Van Edwards

Clay | January 16

Charisma is a Learned Skill: My Review of ‘Captivate’ by Vanessa Van Edwards I discovered Vanessa Van Edwards through MasterClass. I subscribed to[…]

A minimalist conceptual illustration of a man at a crossroads, deciding between a foggy speech bubble path and a glowing one, symbolizing spontaneous communication under pressure.

Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams

Clay | June 27

Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams I am always looking to improve my communication skills at work, and being able to perform[…]

Abstract illustration of two human profiles facing each other with overlapping speech bubbles, symbolizing communication, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution — inspired by The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher.

The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher

Clay | April 18

The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher I picked up The Next Conversation: Argue Less and Talk More by Jefferson[…]

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