I spent 14 years meaning to write this book. Here’s what finally made me do it (and what it’s actually about).My first “Yes And” book came out in 2012.I always planned to write a follow-up. A deeper one. One with more tactical meat on the bones, not just mindset and inspiration. Something a leader could

The Biggest Obstacle to Change Isn’t Resistance; it’s Apathy. Here’s How to Fix It.

In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my brand-new book, Say “Yes, And!” to Change.For years, I believed the biggest challenge in change was resistance. But after working with leaders and teams across many industries, I realized something surprising:Resistance isn’t the biggest problem. Apathy is.Most people aren’t openly fighting change—they’re quietly checked out.In

“Yes, And!” to Saying “Yes, And!” to Change (Inside the Framework from My New Book) 

Image credit: iqonceptHere’s something I learned from 20+ years of improv: The scenes that fall flat aren’t usually missing skill. They’re missing commitment.The performers are hedging. Playing not to fail instead of playing to win. Trying to be acceptable rather than authentic.I see the exact same pattern in teams navigating change. And the fix isn’t

Stop Playing Not to Fail: Why Teams Get Stuck During Change

One of the most famous lines in Game of Thrones comes from Littlefinger:“Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder.”I love the show. (Well… most of it. IYKYK…) and think about it often. My social media algorithms like to pop clips up into my feed, and this quote came up recently.And that made me realize

Change Isn’t a Pit. It’s a Ladder.

In this episode I sit down with publicity expert Jill Lublin to unpack what it really means to get visibility in today’s world. Many people think publicity is press releases or blasting on social media, but Jill shares how it’s truly about message clarity, storytelling, and getting others to care about why you do what

Say “Yes, And!” to Publicity, Visibility & Kindness with Jill Lublin

The worst career decision I ever made looked great on paper.I left a well-paid programming job I genuinely liked. Good benefits, a great boss, solid coworkers including a close friend. The startup I joined instead? It turned out to be a terrible fit in almost every way. Within a year, I knew I had to

I Left a Great Job for a Terrible One. It Was the Best Thing I Ever Did.