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Ep. 019 | A Sudden Burst of Gravity w/ Russ Powell

In this engaging conversation, Kassy LaBorie interviews Russ Powell, a multifaceted artist and leadership trainer. They explore the connections between juggling, music, and effective leadership, discussing how artistic expression can enhance facilitation and training. Russ shares his journey from street performing in New Orleans to becoming an executive coach, emphasizing the importance of practice, improvisation, and managing nerves in both performance and leadership roles. The discussion also touches on networking strategies and the value of allowing participants to take charge in learning environments. Here are a few links and articles related to and supportive of our conversation: How to Play Thirty-Five (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kc8258...) — A terrific game for helping teams brainstorm and prioritize ideas. Leadership and the Middle Path (https://www.russpowell.com/leadership...) — My foundational leadership program used by 150+ startups and Fortune 100 teams. Good Performer vs. Bad System (https://www.russpowell.com/post/if-yo...) — Blog post on why systems matter more than training alone. Six Rules of Training Every Manager Should Know (https://www.russpowell.com/post/six-r...) — Blog post on practical ways to reinforce training efforts. A Juggler’s Guide to ISD (   • A Juggler's Guide to ISD -- I4PL Annual Co...  ) — A fun talk I gave a few years back on the intersection of juggling and instructional design. Includes more on Thiagi’s “let the inmates run the asylum” principle, and a little juggling. Russ’s Links: Website: https://www.russpowell.com/ Linked In:   / russpowell   Instagram:   / russpowellconsulting   BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fruvous2.bsk... Kassy’s Links: Website: https://kassylaborie.com/ Instagram:   / kassylaborie   LinkedIn:   / kassylaborie   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Russ Powell 05:39 ISD vs. ID 10:14 Exploring the World of Juggling 15:26 Juggling as a Learning Tool 18:20 Applying Music & Juggling to Facilitation 19:32 Practice & Rehearsal 24:48 Managing Nerves 28:31 Russ Teaches Us A New Skill 33:50 How Improv Helps Facilitation 36:17 Drop Lines Takeaways Juggling serves as a metaphor for managing multiple responsibilities. Artistic backgrounds can enhance leadership training. Street performing teaches valuable lessons in audience engagement. Music can create a welcoming atmosphere in workshops. Nervousness is a natural part of performing and can be channeled positively. Improv skills are beneficial for facilitators and leaders. Participants should be empowered to contribute in workshops. Drop lines can help recover from mistakes in performances. Practice and rehearsal are crucial for success in any performance. juggling, leadership, street performing, instructional design, music, improv, training, coaching, executive leadership