P³ with Preston Poore
P³ with Preston Poore aims to equip and empower emerging leaders, particularly Millennials, by sharing insights on leadership and faith in the workplace. Leveraging Preston Poore's extensive experience, training expertise, and books "Discipled Leader" and "21 Days to Sound Decision Making," the podcast will feature engaging discussions with leaders, exploring what excellence looks like and sharing their personal stories.
P³ with Preston Poore
Comedy and Leadership - Part 2 | with Jeff Justice
In this episode of P³ (P-cubed) with Preston Poore, comedian and instructor Jeff Justice is back, offering valuable insights into discovering one's comedic voice and leveraging humor in business and life. Jeff shares his experiences working with renowned figures like David Copperfield and Jerry Seinfeld, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and the art of delivering feedback. Key topics include building confidence through repetition, using humor strategically in presentations, and the necessity of learning through failure. Jeff also talks about his accidental venture into entrepreneurship and the impact of his comedy workshops on its participants.
00:00 Introduction to Leadership Challenges
00:20 Conversation with Jeff Justice: Finding Your Voice
01:05 The Importance of Authenticity in Comedy
02:42 Gaining Confidence Through Experience
03:47 Delivering Effective Feedback
06:31 Humor in the Workplace
10:32 Using Humor to Diffuse Tense Situations
12:56 Using Humor to Navigate Tough Situations
13:15 Advice to My Younger Self
15:21 The Importance of Embracing Failure
17:10 Transitioning to Stand-Up Comedy
19:25 Becoming an Accidental Entrepreneur
20:46 A Powerful Message from a Former Student
22:56 The Role of Humor in Leadership
24:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Things We Mentioned
The Comedy Workshoppe: https://comedyworkshoppe.com
Preston's comedy routine from the workshop:
https://youtu.be/1y2jZZRRHyM?si=-J920jsWlMyloAhO
About Preston Poore
Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.
Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.
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