5 Tips to Encourage Risk-Taking at Work

5 Tips to Encourage Risk-Taking at Work

We have a saying we like to repeat here at improve it!, “Be comfortable with the uncomfortable.” It’s short and sweet, and reminds us that a great deal of the best moments in our careers (and our lives) are spent outside of our comfort zones. This is all well and good, but there’s a little something missing from that phrase - the how. How do we create an environment where people are encouraged to take risks and do things outside of their comfort zones at work?

Click to read 5 tips for you to encourage risk taking at work today!

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Lauren Capra (A.K.A "LoCap") Bids Her Intern Duties Adieu!

Lauren Capra (A.K.A "LoCap") Bids Her Intern Duties Adieu!

I’ve always appreciated growth. Growth from knowledge, people, and a massive range of experiences. Experiences happen daily, and each one with improve it! has been incredible. Incredible are the moments when you find yourself noticing new talents and passions. Passions are quite interesting, when you think about them, and how they affect workplace magic.

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August All Stars: Claire Jolcover, Advanced Resources

August All Stars: Claire Jolcover, Advanced Resources

improve it!  family - meet Claire! Claire is a wonderful human, doggie owner, and cheerleader of everything improve it! She has been in attendance at almost every one of our public workshops this year.

Claire is also the President of the Bear Necessities "Young Professionals Board", and introduced us to the organization that is now our charity partner.

Shine on, you beautiful star! Read more about Claire and how improv has a place in her professional life below.

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Hello, It's Me: Parting Words from Our Intern, Tati!

Hello, It's Me: Parting Words from Our Intern, Tati!

On a very hot, very humid, very gloomy summer afternoon, I was busy painting my room in my new apartment when I noticed a missed phone call appear on my phone screen. The unknown number appeared and I knew right away I was hearing back from improve it! after interviewing for their internship position just two days earlier.

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Taking Creative Risks with the "Ladies in Logistics"

Taking Creative Risks with the "Ladies in Logistics"

Last week we had the opportunity to work with the awesome "Ladies in Logistics" at Load Delivered Logistics! These women relaxed into the evening with cheese and wine, and then jumped right into our hour and a half session on taking initiative and creative risks. 

You may be thinking to yourself, "what does it mean to take creative risks?" Although these ladies can now tell you what it means (and risks they did take, just by participating in our workshop)! but here is what taking creative risks means to us. Taking creative risks  means creating a safe environment in which people are willing to communicate in different ways, seeing creative inspiration differently by taking a step back and seeing others' point of view, and helping individuals understand that being a leader and taking initiative works in a dynamic way that is always changing. 

These gals were a blast to work with, and we are so grateful to have seen what risks they could take in our short period of time together. Thank you for a fun, thought-provoking and entertaining ladies night! You inspire us! 

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