The closest thing I know to a magic spell: "Yes, and…"

· Bits and Bobs 6/8/26
  • The closest thing I know to a magic spell: "Yes, and…"
    • It accepts what the collaborator is saying and then redirects it.
    • If you didn't accept, then the collaborator would feel stymied or slowed down.
    • By affirming, you lift your collaborator up.
    • The "and" is extremely important: you chose which parts to build on, applying judgment and steering.