Welcome to the Change Your Mindset podcast, hosted by Peter Margaritis, CPA, AKA The Accidental Accountant. Peter is a speaker, expert in applied improvisation and author of the book 'Improv Is No Joke, Using Improvization to Create Positive Results in Leadership and Life'. Peter's new book, Taking the Numb Our of Numbers: Explaining & Presenting Financial Information with Confidence and Clarity will be published in June 2018.
“How we learn to collaborate is more important than who is on the team.” Peter Margaritis
In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis continues to talk about safety, and today the main focus is psychological safety in the workspace. How a team works and is assembled speaks more volumes than the members’ contributions.
Peter talks about the meaning of psychological safety, the books he draws from, and how to handle conflict. How we react to stimuli (conflict) speaks volumes about the psychological calmness in the office. As an improv leader, it’s up to you to shift the culture of your organization or team to an open and intentional squad, where they can speak their mind and have their ideas and opinions listened to.
“We learn when we make mistakes. Failure is good.” Peter Margaritis
In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis talks about scripting your mind and body and letting go of negative energy and dismissal. This is not only from others but also from yourself. As an Improv Leader, it’s easy to be in class but afraid to improvise. Sometimes it’s easier to beat ourselves up and focus on the negative energy and thoughts and term yourself as a failure.
Instead, Peter reflects on why we do not bring up the apparent ad. In so doing, you are better off storing the memory for future use and engagements. Going off script may seem unnatural, but this is where courage is most needed, and you learn, in the art of business, improvisation requires you to take time and be intentional.
“The level of active listening and focus needed to make an informed decision is a true measure of Mono tasking success.” Peter Margaritis
In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis continues to break down what it means to master authentic leadership, the art of mono-tasking, and being present. The distractions in our daily lives facilitate us being present because we are usually present with half of our consciousness. Other times we think of a different place we should be or something else we need to think about.
He gives insights from different scenarios, like his interview in season 3 and from a Japanese leader from Japan. Improv Leadership is not just about being physically there but internalizing and making decisions from the said words.
“Internal dialogue derails us from truly listening and understanding what the other person is trying to convey.” Peter Margaritis
In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis breaks down what it means to master authentic leadership, the art of mono-tasking, and being present. The more we do things at once, the more poorly we do multiple things. A lack of presence means one is not listening with your ears and eyes.
They drew examples from one’s life and the effects of carrying around your past. Work and personal balance of the mind and body are important. Peter gives us a glimpse of how an Improv Leader needs to be.
“Great leaders shine the light and draw the attention to others.” Peter Margaritis
Improv Leadership sometimes means learning and being vulnerable as a tool that fuels the leaders’ thoughts and actions. It leads to turning the spotlight on others. Peter has explored different methods in today’s episode on how as a leader, one can motivate others and make them shine. The light shines every day, not just during special events.
Examples include Oprah Winfrey, Simon Sinek, and great movies like Remember the Titans and Don’t Think Twice. The Improv leader’s qualities and responsibilities regarding their teams and how they treat them.
