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The Human Connection PodcastImprov's Impact on Team Success with Jessie ShternshusIn this delightful episode, host Karl Pontau connects with Jesse Shternshus, an improv and storytelling expert who helps organizations transform their cultures through the power of "yes, and" thinking. Jesse shares how improv techniques create inclusive environments where everyone's voice matters—from boardrooms to hospital rooms!Learn how Mayo Clinic uses improv principles to improve patient care, discover fun listening exercises like "Last Letter Conversation" that strengthen team communication, and hear about the card game "Together Together" that's helping combat loneliness by creating meaningful connections through storytelling.Jesse's impressive client roster includes the United Nations, Ma...2025-05-0822 min
Tech Done RightEpisode 62: Food and Design ThinkingFood and Design Thinking
TableXI is now offering training for developers and products teams! For more info, email workshops@tablexi.com.
Guests
Rex Chekal: Director of Digital Strategy and Product Designer at Table XI.
Jessie Shternshus: Founder and Owner of the Improv Effect.
Chemia Davis: Innovation Methods Conductor and Member of the Tyson Foods Innovation Lab.
Santi Proano: Experimental Brand Dreamer for Yappah Foods and Member of the Tyson Foods Innovation Lab.
Summary
In this episode, we have a slightly different topic for Tech Done Right - food. Table XI has...2019-05-2237 min
Tech Done RightEpisode 62: Food and Design ThinkingFood and Design Thinking
TableXI is now offering training for developers and products teams! For more info, email workshops@tablexi.com.
Guests
Rex Chekal: Director of Digital Strategy and Product Designer at Table XI.
Jessie Shternshus: Founder and Owner of the Improv Effect.
Chemia Davis: Innovation Methods Conductor and Member of the Tyson Foods Innovation Lab.
Santi Proano: Experimental Brand Dreamer for Yappah Foods and Member of the Tyson Foods Innovation Lab.
Summary
In this episode, we have a slightly different topic for Tech Done Right - food. Table XI has...2019-05-2237 minTech Done RightEpisode 001: Building Trust and Building Teams with Jessie Shternshus and Mark RickmeierWe talk about the role that trust has in building teams, and how improv games can help build that trust and improve the way you deliver feedback.
Guests
Mark Rickmeier: CEO of Table XI
Jessie Shternshus: Founder of The Improv Effect and Author of the book, CTRL-SHIFT
Show Notes
01:08 - The Improv Effect and Improv as an Effective Method of Communication
- Yes, And!
03:21 - Working with Teams to Build Communication and Trust
05:20 - Ops Conf
06:02 - Tools or Games for Establishing Trust with Others Quickly...2017-01-1640 min
Tech Done RightEpisode 001: Building Trust and Building Teams with Jessie Shternshus and Mark RickmeierWe talk about the role that trust has in building teams, and how improv games can help build that trust and improve the way you deliver feedback.
Guests
Mark Rickmeier: CEO of Table XI
Jessie Shternshus: Founder of The Improv Effect and Author of the book, CTRL-SHIFT
Show Notes
01:08 - The Improv Effect and Improv as an Effective Method of Communication
- Yes, And!
03:21 - Working with Teams to Build Communication and Trust
05:20 - Ops Conf
06:02 - Tools or Games for Establishing Trust with Others Quickly...2017-01-1640 min