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Andrew McMasters is an actor, director, and consultant who helps leaders and teams strengthen communication, collaboration, and presence through the power of performance. As the author of Listening Without Agenda, he blends acting techniques with business strategy to create authentic, engaging, and effective leadership.
A Few Quotes From This Episode
- “Actors learn to use their bodies to communicate. Leaders forget that their body is one of the tools they use.”
- “Make your scene partner look good. That is what creates true collaboration.”
- “In improv, you cannot hold on to your agenda. You have to build something together.”
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
- Andrew's Website
- Book: Slow Horses
About The International Leadership Association (ILA)
- The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership.
About Scott J. Allen
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Chapters
1. Setting The Stage: Why This Matters (00:00:00)
2. Actor To Entrepreneur: Andrew’s Journey (00:04:18)
3. Translating Theater Skills To Leadership (00:06:54)
4. The Book: Listening Without Agenda (00:08:28)
5. Yes And: From Improv To Meetings (00:11:00)
6. Divergent vs Convergent Thinking (00:14:34)
7. Presence, Energy, And Making Others Shine (00:18:04)
8. Experiential Learning And Practice (00:21:39)
9. Creating Space: Gratitude And Connection (00:26:44)
10. Calendars, Values, And Real Alignment (00:30:01)
11. Modeling Behavior And Social Cues (00:33:44)
12. Finding And Showing Real Passion (00:38:39)
13. Set Intentions And Move Toward Them (00:42:59)
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