ABOUT THE SPEED OF LAUGHTER

Years ago, John Sweeney and the comedy theatre he owns, the Brave New Workshop, began sharing the skills and behaviors of improvisational theatre with companies worldwide. Since then, John has become a well-known speaker and trainer, the Speed of Laughter programs and book were borne, and our clients include some of the best and brightest business minds in the country. This site reflects what we've learned and they've shared.

We'd also like to include what you've learned. So, as you wander our site, we hope you will take a moment to share your story as well. If you do, we ask that you adhere to John's 8 Secrets:

Accept all ideas
Defer judgment
Share focus and accept all styles
Declare your point of view
Create a statusless environment
Reward innovation and creative risk taking
Always respond Yes First
Perceive change as fuel

Also, John Sweeney and his team at the Brave New Workshop theatre recently used the 8 Secrets to write a book unrelated to business practices or theatre! It is called, "Return to Civility: A Speed of Laughter Project" and it is a simple little book with a simple little message: "Act the way you want the world to be." For more information, click on the image to the left.