267: Louie Anderson - How To Crush It on Stage From One Of The Greatest Stand-Up Comedians Of All Time

<p>The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk</p> <p>We are hosting a workshop on developing YOUR personal excellence as a leader. For details and availability, go to <a href="http://www.RyanHawk.me" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">RyanHawk.me </a></p> <p>#267: Louie Anderson - How To Crush It on Stage From One Of The Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time</p> <p>Show Notes:</p> <ul> <li>Louie's approach to stand up comedy -- It appears as if he is just "riffing off the cuff," however it is highly structured and prepared</li> <li>The pain of growing up with an alcoholic dad and how that fueled him as a professional <ul> <li>This helps him pull from any of it at anytimeCreating a catalog of material</li> <li>It takes years to develop</li> <li>"I'm in complete control." That gives Louie the ability to handle a heckler in the crowd or go with a comment and tell an additional joke</li> </ul> </li> <li>Going on Johnny Carson or Conan <ul> <li>"They don't step on your lines, but they are prepared for where the conversation is going to go."</li> </ul> </li> <li>"Just like you, I've worked hard to create freedom with my work."</li> <li> Sustaining excellence: <ul> <li>"Be who you are"</li> <li>Ask yourself, "Does this mean something to you? If it doesn't mean something to you, why would it mean anything to someone else?"</li> <li>Confidence</li> </ul> </li> <li>Nervous before a performance? <ul> <li>"It depends on the event and how much importance I put on it." -- Saturday Night Live was a nerve racking experience</li> </ul> </li> <li>Advice to keynote speakers? <ul> <li>Be prepared</li> <li>Know your message</li> <li>Surprise the audience</li> <li>Piggy back on a great introduction -- Listen to the room prior to your time on stage</li> </ul> </li> <li>"I'm always tilling the ground for comedy bits."</li> <li>Storytelling: <ul> <li>"Tell them something they don't know. Humanize the story. Give a piece of yourself. Don't lecture."</li> </ul> </li> <li>How did he get his start as a comedian? <ul> <li>"A dare. I was a social worker and went up on stage for an open mic night and it went great."</li> </ul> </li> <li>"I volunteered to be the emcee for experience." <ul> <li>"Don't be afraid of trying new things"</li> <li>The importance of "getting the reps:" "I did seven nights a week, four shows per night. I was creating who I was."</li> </ul> </li> <li>"We don't see all the work that goes into being great on stage. It takes years and years of work." <ul> <li>"You need good friends who will tell you the truth."</li> </ul> </li> <li>His mom's best advice: "Be nice to people. You never know what they're going through."</li> <li>Why joining <em><a href= "http://info.brixeyandmeyer.com/the-learning-leader-circle-applicati?utm_source=email&utm_content=59130975" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Learning Leader Circle</a></em> is a good idea</li> <li>Use the "<a href="http://learningleader.com/gettoknowyou/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get To Know You Document</a>"</li> </ul> <p>Social Media:</p> <ul> <li>Follow Louie on Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/LouieAnderson" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@LouieAnderson</a></li> <li>Read: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Hey-Mom-Stories-Mother-Read-ebook/dp/B074ZJY316/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1531835110&sr=8-3&keywords=louie+anderson" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Hey Mom</em></a></li> <li>Connect with me on <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhawk12" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li> <li>Join our Facebook Group: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/LearningLeader" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Learning Leader Community</a></li> <li>To Follow Me on Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12">@RyanHawk12</a></li> </ul>