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The Agile Edge for Resilient Leaders with Karen Hough

November 2017 - TD Magazine

An interview with Karen Hough, Founder and CEO, ImprovEdge

An Interview with Karen Hough

Karen Hough is the founder and CEO of ImprovEdge, which helps companies transform behavior through interactive training. With a presence in five cities, ImprovEdge’s client list includes ESPN, Coach, Nationwide Insurance, Legg Mason, Cardinal Health, Novo Nordisk, and Turner Broadcasting. Hough is also a number 1 Amazon bestselling author, contributor to the Huffington Post, and recipient of the Stevie Silver International Award for Most Innovative Company of the Year 2012, as well as the Athena PowerLink Award for Outstanding Woman-Owned Business. Her second, award-winning book, Be the Best Bad Presenter Ever: Break the Rules, Make Mistakes and Win Them Over, published in 2014 by Berrett-Koehler. Hough’s first life was as a professional improviser and actor. She trained with Chicago’s legendary Second City, performed in more than 100 theatrical productions, and was featured on radio, TV, and film. She lived a second life as a successful executive in network engineering. Finally, she became an entrepreneur. Hough is a Certified Speaking Professional and has presented to audiences of thousands both in the United States and internationally. She is a graduate of Yale University and La Sorbonne, Paris IV.

Karen Hough

November 2015 - TD Magazine

No Target for Rotten Tomatoes

 I’m gearing up for ATD 2015 next week and am pleased to highlight some of the top human capital happenings in Orlando. First—and most importantly— there is the Human Capital Community Theater: This one-hour TEDx-style session on Tuesday, May 19, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET in W300, features future-focused topics in talent development. Hear Randy Emelo discuss mentoring in today’s workplace, Karen Hough unpack innovative development ideas for leaders, and Yvette Montero Salvatico envision a new era of talent management. This brand-new Community Theater format includes audience Q&A at the conclusion of the session. Join your peers to learn from some of our industry’s newest thought leaders.Below are additional recommended education sessions, all within the Human Capital Track, with links to learn more:Set Up a Successful Coaching Program With Internal Coaches, Sunday, May 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m., W104ABDriving Capability for Innovation and Influence in Adaptive Organizations, Monday, May 18, 3:00-4:00 p.m., W314ABSuddenly, Stories Are Serious Business, Tuesday, May 19, 3:00-4:00 p.m., W110AThe Role of Learning in Organizational Change, Tuesday, May 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m., W205ABCMAGIC: 5 Keys to Unlock the Power of Employee Engagement, Wednesday, May 20, 8:15-9:30 a.m., W205ABC.I’m also excited about the launch of two human capital books at the conference: Leaders Don’t Command and Modern Mentoring. Get your copies onsite at the ATD Bookstore. This year two author meet-and-greet group sessions will take place in the bookstore on Monday, May 18, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., and Tuesday, May 19, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Also, author signings in the bookstore will occur regularly throughout the conference.I’d love to meet you in Orlando! Please stop by the Communities of Practice Booth in ATD Central, located in the EXPO. I’ll be there on Monday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. I hope to see you there!Cheers,Ann

Human Capital Happenings at ATD 2015

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Leadership Improv: Turning the Unexpected Into an Advantage

Leadership Improv: Team Equality Is Not Team Equity

This is Part Two of a four-part series by Karen Hough on using improvisational behaviors to drive performance.

Leadership Improv: Use “Yes, AND…” Never “Yes, BUT…”

Leadership Improv: Effective Behaviors for Employee Engagement

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