Yes, And by Kelly Leonard & Tom Yorton Summary
Overview of Yes, And
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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Unlocking Creativity Through Improv's "Yes, And" Philosophy
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.
Building Ensembles: Beyond Traditional Teamwork
Co-Creating with Your Audience
Using Comedy to Navigate Change
Embracing Failure as Innovation Fuel
Reimagining Leadership Through Improvisation
Listening: The Foundation of Everything
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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