Episode 292: 5 Improv Leadership Tips to Bring Out the Best in Your Quiet Teammates
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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes of your team—introverted leaders. With heart, humor, and her signature improv-inspired lens, she explores what it really takes to support quieter teammates and help them thrive. From redefining team dynamics to modeling vulnerability, this episode is a must-listen for any leader who wants to build a more inclusive and energized workplace.
When Quiet Doesn’t Mean Disengaged
Introverted leaders are often underestimated—not because they lack ideas, but because they haven’t been given the space to share them. Erin shares why recognizing and empowering quieter team members is a form of leadership self-care, and how doing so can transform your entire culture.
Five Improv-Inspired Leadership Tips
Improv isn’t just for the stage—it’s a tool for connection. Erin offers five practical tips grounded in improv principles to help leaders engage introverted teammates. From private validation to designing pause points, these strategies are subtle, powerful, and easy to implement.
Smaller Rooms, Bigger Voices
When we shift the environment, we shift who feels safe enough to contribute. Erin explores how smaller settings can unlock deeper contributions, and how role alignment can bring out the best in quieter team members.
Vulnerability Starts at the Top
Leaders set the tone. Erin shares how modeling vulnerability is one of the most effective ways to create psychological safety—and why it’s especially important for supporting introverted employees.
Every Day Can Be a Playdate
Leadership isn’t about volume—it’s about presence. Erin wraps with a powerful reminder: when we lead with curiosity, care, and a bit of play, everyone gets to participate—and everyone wins.
Takeaways from Erin’s Conversation:
Introverted leaders have powerful, often overlooked strengths
Self-care in leadership means noticing the quieter voices
Improv principles can support inclusive leadership
Private validation builds confidence
Pause points help everyone process
Smaller settings lead to deeper input
Matching roles to strengths matters
Vulnerability creates psychological safety
Quiet doesn’t mean lacking potential—it means leading differently
Play belongs in leadership
Whether you're a leader who’s loud with love or quiet with clarity, this episode is your invitation to lead with intention—and to make every workday a playdate.
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