E 216 - Keep It Human with Kathy Klotz-Guest
Kathy Klotz-Guest's fascinating background, a former tech exec who also worked as a comedian, then became a podcast host and keynote speaker. She knows exactly what leaders need to build trust and connection. Without these key ingredients, your team cannot innovate. She and Laura discuss how using humor (not necessarily telling jokes) is a great way to be human at work. The reality is that trust is at an all time low and to retain top talent and be innovative, your team or group has to be a great place people WANT To work - where trust, laughter and connection happen. Bringing humor and levity is not about being funny; it's about connection and trust. Be inspired and grab your pen 🖋 to note these practical wisdom bombs: 🙀What we’re really afraid of in being more authentic at work and how to face that 💎How bringing humor or levity to work builds trust and connection 🔑The truth about how so-called “professionalism” can be an artificial barrier to top performance 💰The many benefits for leaders who bring levity to work, including being seen as more competent 🎯What Gen Z expects from work and how they’re changing everything ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Kathy Klotz-Guest left a VP comms position in 2010, after 16 years in tech leading teams and business goals successfully, and years on comedy stages, to start Keeping it Human. "Stop Boring Me!" How to create kick-ass marketing content, stories, products and ideas through the power of improv" (Amazon). Inc.com named it a "CMO must read." Her book is all about using stage tools to innovate ideas and stories, and advise global teams, women execs and senior leaders on how to be braver and do bigger work together. FOR YOU: This episode is brought to you by the Swiss Army knife of compelling communication, aka The Practical Guide to Effective Communication by Laura Camacho. Makes a helpful gift for anyone who wants to experience success in life as communication is about 90% of the value we bring to the table. To have Laura Camacho share all the goods on the skills needed to influence, schedule a quick call. See more about her work at www.speakupwithlaura.com Want to make the world better? Please leave us a 5-star ⭐️podcast review to help others find this life-altering insight. We appreciate you!