YES, and….
Yes, BUT…two words guaranteed to shut down any conversation.
How many times do we all listen to the first two seconds of someone’s comments and already have a”but” waiting. Nothing negates another’s feelings like the word “but”. It means, yes … except I totally reject your feeling and accept only my own as truth.
Try: Yes, AND…
“Yes, and” builds on the conversation. It validates the emotion and perspective of the person you are talking to while still leaving space for yourself.
We all have a story. A unique perspective to share. We are stronger together.
What do you think?
Yes, AND….
Todd Spector is the CEO of the ASNY Company and co-founder of bethink. He is co-author of “What Sound Does a Crocodile Make” a children’s book about finding your voice and being brave enough to use it. Todd is the father of two daughters 7 and 5 and husband to Emily. His littlest known secret is he was almost the red power ranger which he still believes is cooler than actually being the red power ranger.
