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Humor is ... ✔ curiosity ✔experimenting ✔failing and learning ✔vulnerability ✔trust ✔sometimes funny (though humor is NOT being funny) ✔embracing imperfection**** ***When you embrace imperfection and show up for people in a more real way, you change relationships, connection and trust. ✅ You relate more powerfully when you show up and speak up ✅ You change belonging and lower fear ✅ You make it safer to voice and innovate big ideas Me on ASBN Small Business Network. We laughed and connected. We laugh-married now! 😂 😂 😂 ABOUT I combine almost 2 decades leading business and team success in Silicon Valley with the creative power of comedy lessons to boost your bravery, innovation, ability to navigate uncertainty and your results. AND yes, it will reshape your relationship with laughter and fun. Reach out...I offer talks, transformational programs for teams (creativity, adaptability, communication mindset and skillsets), retreats. #adaptability #employeeengagement #humor #trust #innovation
In today’s episode of The Small Business Show, we discuss the use of humor in leadership development and the importance of balancing professionalism with employee engagement. Our special guest for the episode is Kathy Klotz-Guest MA, MBA, Founder of KEEPING IT HUMAN, INC., Author, Improv comedian, and Keynote Speaker. #asbn #smallbusiness
Being transparent, vulnerable and real, wow Kathy Klotz-Guest MA, MBA It's so simple and at the same time sometimes it's made so complicated when it doesn't have to be. Thank you for this message and congratulations for being on ASBN Small Business Network.
Johanna Walker
6mo
Love your take on humor, Kathy. Thanks for sharing
Kirsten Anderson
6mo
Yay! What a great interview. Bravo. I love the advice to leaders to find the common humanity and share your imperfections as "your employees already know you aren't perfect"
Rusty Gaillard
6mo
Letting go of what others thing is a big transition point. Early in life, we are shaped by others — parents, teachers, peers, early managers, etc. In that phase of life, it’s appropriate to care what others think. The challenge is making the change, to let go of that and forge your own path. It’s a challenge for many people. Not that I know anything about that…
Jonathan Stacey
6mo
I'd say that the phrase "Embracing imperfection" is the most honest and valuable thing to do in teams. And generally with people. It always works and always improves relations.
Leah Zimmerman
6mo
I always love hearing you deliver your message. There are so many ways to find humor and it doesn't have to be unprofessional!
Monica Rawicz
6mo
So true! Being real and imperfect makes for the best connections. It's in those vulnerable moments that trust is truly built.
Maxine Shapiro
6mo
Kathy Klotz-Guest MA, MBA Yay, imperfection. The truth is that imperfection is perfect. My growing consciousness: not needing others' approval for me to do just about anything. Period. Now I can create with zest!!
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6moYour point about caring less about what other people think is so important. Much as I hate to admit it, that's been a big challenge for me throughout my life. Thankfully, the older I get, the fewer %$@'s I give. 😂 Working on "imperfectionism" has helped enormously, too. Self-compassion is a game-changer! As I call my Golden Formula: self-awareness + self-compassion = the key to everything good! Kudos on the ASBN Small Business Network spot! You rocked it! 👏