“Gravity cannot be held responsible for people falling in love.” Albert Einstein Einstein’s Theory Of General Relativity is a sexy theory, the language rich with references to “gravitational attraction between bodies in space” or “a universe of two.” Perhaps his first experiment to prove his theory was using these as…

“The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give your gift.” Dr. David Viscott The season of the gift exchange is upon us. We search for the ideal present to light someone up. We stock…

“The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discovery, is not ‘Eureka!’ but ‘That’s funny!” Isaac Asimov A wave of laughter in response to something we did or said that is genuinely funny is one of life’s most rewarding experiences. When a group or audience…

The season of the gift exchange is upon us. We search for the ideal present to light someone up. We stock Amazon wish lists, stuff stockings, and celebrate eight miraculous nights of Hannukah. Some interesting research shows that the intangible gifts involving shared experiences are not only increasingly popular, but…

We can improv our lives — and tell new stories through engaging with the creative process “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward,” according to the philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. Storytelling is one of the most affirming and healing ways to “understand backwards,” to gain perspective and make art out of what we have experienced. The meaning of an experience can change…

Say “yes” to your ideas from the stage to the page — Words have power to influence, inform, and inspire, and in today’s world the written word can have a far-reaching impact. Texts, emails, and social media posts are short-form expressions of our unique style and focus. Long-form writing has to connect rapidly and effectively to the person reading it. …

Kat Koppett says she always has three thoughts at once. Sometimes more, but at least three. An improviser, consultant, trainer and author who is founder and CEO of Koppett — a company that designs and facilitates group learning experiences, provides powerful coaching and kick-ass keynotes — Kat is a thought…

Improv is the art of making things work, taking stock of “what is” and imagining “what if,” sometimes in the same beat. The imaginative agility that improv cultivates is increasingly recognized as invaluable in today’s workplace, when the pace of change and new information continue to accelerate. One human reality…

When Kelli Dunham’s life partner was quite ill with metastatic ovarian cancer, she called her from the grocery store to ask if there was anything she could bring for her. “She responded ‘How about a quarter pound of the will to live?’” says Dunham. “I took a deep breath and…