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Mike Myers Sparked Neil's Improv Journey
- Neil Mullarkey was drawn into improv comedy after meeting Mike Myers early in his career.
- Mike Myers introduced him to improv concepts which shaped his career as a performer and teacher.
Improv Empowers Creative Freedom
- Improv offers freedom because you create the script as you go, unlike scripted plays.
- Winging it originally meant panic over forgetting lines, unlike the open creativity of improv.
Balancing Newtonian and Darwinian Dynamics
- Neil contrasts Newtonian (predictable) and Darwinian (adaptive) dynamics in organizations.
- Effective leadership balances established structures with adaptation to evolving circumstances.