<p><b>¿[Think on Your Feet] is a helpful maven¿s guide ideal for anyone who views a podium with fear and trembling.¿¿<i>Publishers Weekly</i></b></p><p><strong>Get out of your own way!</strong></p><p>Our professional lives are full of situations outside of our control. A job interviewer asks a question out of left field. A coworker puts you on the spot in front of the boss. Your PowerPoint presentation crashes at a critical moment. </p><p>Most people react to the unexpected with anxiety and unease. We get rattled, stumble over our words, and overthink the situation. Others, though, handle it with self-assurance and aplomb. They gain a sense of empowerment and energy when the pressure is on. </p><p>Like great improv actors, they¿re able to think on their feet.</p><p>The great thing is, improv isn¿t about winging it or flying by the seat of your pants; improv at its core is about listening and responding. It¿s based on rules and techniques, and it taps directly into your soft communicati