Crossing the Line, with Larry Little Larry Little

In this special Mother's Day episode of our leadership podcast, "Remember the Moms," Larry takes a heartfelt detour to interview his own mother, exploring the invaluable lessons she imparted about leadership and nurturing relationships.

Tune in as we delve into stories of resilience, care, and influence that will inspire you to remember the women in your life who have shaped you into the person you are today.

Join us for Season 5 of Crossing the Line, as Dr. Larry Little, author and creator of the ‘Make A Difference’ book and personality profile, is joined by co-host Melissa Jackson.

Together they’ll have in-depth conversations to explore personality and relationship dynamics, and leave you with thoughts, tips, and advice that you can use to make a difference in your relationships and in the lives of others.

Join us for Season 5 of Crossing the Line, as Dr. Larry Little, author and creator of the ‘Make A Difference’ book and personality profile, is joined by co-host Melissa Jackson.

Together they’ll have in-depth conversations to explore personality and relationship dynamics, and leave you with thoughts, tips, and advice that you can use to make a difference in your relationships and in the lives of others.

with Dr. Larry Little

I learned a valuable relationship hack recently. It is something that I can use immediately with others in my life.  It’s called the “yes, and” rule. It requires strong listening and then taking a conversational route that might not be comfortable for you. Instead of defending or justifying your behavior during a conversation, listen and then respond with, “Yes, and ….”. You will be shocked at how this can improve your communication skills.
 
This “hack” came from a couple of very interesting and talented men. Their names are Jacob Simmons and Tim Casper. They are professionals in the improv industry. They are dedicated to using the skill of improv to teach people how to improve their relationships. Beyond that, they are incredibly skilled actors who perform on stage regularly in various improv theaters. They also own their own theater called The Faraway Theater located in Birmingham, Alabama.
 
I decided to do an improv interview with these gifted performers after one of their shows. I encourage you to take a few minutes and listen to this unique edition of our Crossing The Line podcast. The interview was surprising, interesting and a whole lot of fun.

I learned some really helpful and interesting things from Jacob and Tim. When we choose to use the relationship hack “yes and “ we will make a difference.

Dr. Larry Little has a conversation with Steve Riat about life, leadership, and the moments they chose to Cross the Line.