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
How to Deal with Failure and Rejection | with Ross Kimball
In this episode of P³ with Preston Poore, Preston welcomes actor, comedian, and communications coach Ross Kimball to discuss practical ways to deal with failure and rejection. Ross draws from his extensive improv and acting experience, including near-misses with SNL and Emmy-nominated shows like Jury Duty. He also shares valuable lessons on resilience, the importance of humor in leadership, and how improv skills can enhance professional interactions.
00:00 Cold Open
00:28 Intro
00:39 Discussing Failure and Rejection
01:08 The Journey of Writing 'Discipled Leader'
02:01 The Struggles of Getting Published
04:08 Handling Rejection and Lessons Learned
05:38 Introducing Ross Kimball
06:12 Ross Kimball's Background and Career
12:13 The Importance of Improv and Being Present
16:57 The SNL Audition Experience
19:37 Meeting Lorne Michaels
25:26 The Aftermath and Moving Forward
30:27 The Truman Show Experience
31:15 Improvisation Challenges
33:29 The Hero's Journey
34:42 Transition to Leadership Coaching
35:30 Public Speaking and Confidence
37:02 The Power of Connection
40:53 Failures and Lessons Learned
52:38 Lightning Round and Fun Facts
59:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Things we Mentioned
Ross' IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5155666/
Show Up Better - https://showupbettertoday.com/
Ross' LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-kimball-a354944/
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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