Ditch the MBA in favor of an Improv Class

Everyone describes MBAs as a two-year-long networking party.

Does that sound fun? Yes

Does that cost a ton of money? Yes

Can I just learn the same things from taking an improv class? Yes! Er- well- kinda, not really

The hard skills of business are important. We know that. You can learn those in a classroom at Kellogg.

The soft skills are taught between classes at networking events and on expensive trips (a weird business school requirement).

We all know the importance of these soft skills, yet LinkedIn & YouTube are constantly pushing Python classes, not classes on listening and responding.

This is actually why Improv theatres are often hired to run Crisis Intervention training for police forces.

The best-kept secret of improv comedy is how helpful it is for your day job. While humor certainly plays a role, listening skills are your #1 takeaway.

Successful improv relies on trusting your team and the ability to communicate (verbally and non-verbally. Sound like good things for the office too, huh?

Thanks for reading! catch ya next week.

Tyler