This. Is. Awesome.
This 8 minute+ filibuster for a scene in NBC's Parks and Recs was entirely improvised in one take by Patton Oswalt. You must watch this:
The leadership take-away?
Improvisers (comedians who create comedy on-the-spot) must read widely.
Reading widely equips you to think on your feet faster.
Its a time-tested secret of all the finest comedians: read widely.
Reading widely enabled Patton Oswalt to create an epic movie-pitch non-stop for over 8 minutes, weaving together a priceless monologue on Disney, Star Wars, The Avengers, and X-Men.
Leaders that read widely are better equipped in the heat of the moment to take action.
Want to be a better leader?
Take a page from comedians: read widely.
