I like the mention of the improvisation concept of "yes and" as being a huge influence on her professionally. She describes how this can take good ideas from two people and create something newer and better.
Some of the best collaborators I have had were of the "yes and" attitude while the worst were of the "no but" or "no because" variety.
Fascinating. Somehow, I wouldn't have really expected it, but the sheer difference between someone like Eric Schmidt and someone like Tina Fey really made this interesting.
So I ask you: are there any other such Google talks/chats like this worth watching? I believe there was one from a while ago with Obama, but I haven't really heard of any others.
A lot of them are authors, but there are a bunch of other celebrities, musicians, politicians, and a ton of others. I'd recommend clicking on "Uploads" and then select "Top Rated."
The Google mentions didn't bother me at all. They happened organically during discussion, and it's natural for Google to be on both of their minds seeing as how they are at Google, he is the ex-CEO of Google, and they are in front of Google employees. Considering all of that, and how pervasive Google is in technology and culture, it would be odd if Google did not come up.
In fairness, I thought he did a pretty good job. Better than I would have expected for a CEO :D and some of the audience questions were pretty good too.
I suspect he won't be going after Jimmy Fallon's job in 2020, though.
Yes I thought he was pretty good too. If you want a train wreck for a Google talk, look at Conan O'Brien's interview there -- the interviewer was cringe-worthy.
Some of the best collaborators I have had were of the "yes and" attitude while the worst were of the "no but" or "no because" variety.