We live in a world of, "Yes, but..." and just flat out "NO"'s when it comes to responding to others. Whether you work at a non-profit, church, or any other organization, without a doubt you've both seen and been part of these interactions on a daily basis. Companies discussing expansions, new product ideas, system upgrades...whatever the topic, there are always those who "negate" others ideas by crushing them with a "Yes, but" attitude.
So, what do we do to change these negative answers to something that will encourage creativity, engage others, and bring us somewhere we thought we could never go? It's very simple, and it's an improv comedy concept = Yes, and.
"Yes, and" accepts the message that was given, whether it's an idea or simply a statement, and adds to it. It's a positive response which encourages more thinking, creativity, and opens a world of ideas that you never thought possible.
So, try it for just ONE day. You may want to actually say, "Yes, and" aloud, but at the minimum think "Yes, and" in your head before you respond to anyone at work today. You can always check yourself by:
1) making sure you're not really responding with "Yes, but"
2) making sure you're excepting their thought PLUS adding something to it and building on it in a positive way
Whether they are complimenting your neck tie, or pitching an idea, your acceptance and continuation of their thought will show with a "Yes, and" attitude. This concept will take a team to new levels of cohesion, a brainstorm session to amazing results, and employees to new levels of respect for their superiors. It will truly have an impact the entire organization and help you make your business a "Yes and Business."
Lorenc Consulting and Entertainment provides team building and corporate workshops using the concepts of improv comedy. Corporations, non-profits, schools, churches, and other organizations can benefit from this professional improv based coaching which focuses on communication, hyper-listening skills, and creativity. IGNITE YOUR THINKING
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Colorado Improv Training
While we are certainly still in a recession, the last thing a company wants is to lose more employees. It's important to make sure your teams are working well together, your employees are finding new and creative ways to do their jobs, and that everyone is fully equipped to manage in a down economy.
These days, most employees are doing 3 jobs in 1 and the morale may be low. As an executive staff, you have the task of keeping them focused, working together, and feeling like their contribution is irreplaceable.
Employee training and team building is more crucial now than ever. Just as you spend more money on marketing in a down economy, you have to stay on top of employee morale and training.
Whether you work at a church, non-profit, school, or large corporation, Lorenc Consulting & Entertainment can provide half-day classes to your staff. Help your employees be more creative, think on their feet (great for sales teams), and work as a team.
Contact us today for a free quote and see how you can Ignite Your Thinking.
These days, most employees are doing 3 jobs in 1 and the morale may be low. As an executive staff, you have the task of keeping them focused, working together, and feeling like their contribution is irreplaceable.
Employee training and team building is more crucial now than ever. Just as you spend more money on marketing in a down economy, you have to stay on top of employee morale and training.
Whether you work at a church, non-profit, school, or large corporation, Lorenc Consulting & Entertainment can provide half-day classes to your staff. Help your employees be more creative, think on their feet (great for sales teams), and work as a team.
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