
From Second City's improv stage to Google and NASA, "Yes, And" revolutionizes collaboration through acceptance rather than negation. Michael Lewis called it "an excellent guide" while business leaders embrace its philosophy to foster creativity, overcome challenges, and transform corporate culture. What could you accomplish by saying "yes"?
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Imagine standing on stage with no script, no safety net-just you, your partner, and an expectant audience. This is the world of improvisation, where the deceptively simple philosophy of "Yes, And" transforms uncertainty into opportunity. Since 1959, The Second City has been developing this approach, creating not just comedy legends like Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert, but a powerful methodology for creativity and collaboration that has infiltrated boardrooms worldwide. At its essence, "Yes, And" means accepting what's offered and building upon it. When one improviser says, "I've never seen so many stars," their partner might respond, "Things look different up here on the moon." Together, they've created something neither could have planned alone. This principle creates a stark contrast to the "Yes, but" culture dominating most workplaces, where control often trumps creativity. Why do we resist "Yes, And" in business? Because saying "no" feels safe. Rejecting ideas maintains control. But control doesn't guarantee innovation-it's when we embrace uncertainty that breakthroughs happen. Creating this culture requires modeling supportive behavior, giving ideas fair consideration before evaluation, and recognizing that Wikipedia, Linux, and countless other collaborative successes prove the power of building incrementally rather than celebrating solo heroics.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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