Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton Books
Kelly Leonard is Executive Director of Learning and Applied Improvisation at The Second City, where he has worked for over three decades. Tom Yorton is a former CEO of The Second City Works, the business solutions division of The Second City, and a veteran of corporate marketing and communications.
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Books by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton
Yes, And
Written by two longtime executives of The Second City, this book explores how the principles of improvisational theater can transform business, leadership, and personal creativity. It demonstrates how saying 'Yes, And'—the core rule of improv—fosters collaboration, innovation, and adaptability in organizations and everyday life.
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The Origins of Improv: The Second City Model of Creativity and Collaboration
The Second City began as a small cabaret theater in Chicago in 1959, founded on a radical idea: comedy could be created spontaneously, collaboratively, and collectively. Its performers built scenes not from scripts but from ideas, suggestions, and the immediate presence of their partners and audienc...
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Yes, And in Action: Trust, Listening, and Collaboration
At the core of improvisation lies the act of listening—deep, focused, active listening. Many think improv is about quick wit, but it's really about responsiveness. To say 'Yes, And' authentically, you have to be present enough to truly hear what someone else has offered. In our workshops, we often a...
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About Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton
Kelly Leonard is Executive Director of Learning and Applied Improvisation at The Second City, where he has worked for over three decades. Tom Yorton is a former CEO of The Second City Works, the business solutions division of The Second City, and a veteran of corporate marketing and communications.
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