Being ‘playful’ – video of one of the best, George Clooney

What can one say about George Clooney?

Leaving aside his job as an actor, in the following 22:31 minute interview with Charlie Rose, the affect that Clooney leaves with me – is of someone who is comfortable in his own skin, self-assured and playful.

Here is the LINK to the interview clip.

I posit that by watching good actors, whether in films or in interviews like this, you can always come away with some insight, or a model that you might adapt to your own speaking and presenting.

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For me, what I’ll take away from the clip is a reminder to be playful at work. To take my work seriously (but not too seriously) while being light about myself.

What will you take away?

p.s. Check out his post with insight from legendary US basketball coach – The Wizard of Westwood – John Wooden.

Stillness – Why George Clooney became a move star

Consider these two bits of information. #1. If you stop moving your head around, you’ll be a movie star’. Director, Steven Spielberg, speaking to actor George Clooney on the set of the television series ER quoted in a New Yorker Magazine article. #2. Below is a link to a 26.55 minute video clip of an interview with actor Hugh Laurie. Laurie is a captivating speaker. Watch as much of the clip as you want to. What I want you to pay attention to, are his shoulders.*Continue reading