Image credit: robeo123In my experience when most people face change, they respond in one of two ways: Power through it (which often leads to burnout and missed opportunities) Freeze up and avoid it (which leads to stress and missed opportunities)But there’s a third option. One that unlocks better decisions, more innovation, and surprising clarity:Curiosity.Not just

The Most Overlooked Tool for Navigating Change? Curiosity

I’ve been keeping this under wraps for a while, but I’m finally ready to share something I’ve been building behind the scenes…As you probably know, for over 30 years, onstage and off, I’ve explored one deceptively simple idea:Yes, And.It started in improv comedy, but over time, it became something bigger.I’ve seen it transform how teams

A sneak peek at what I’ve been building…

Image credit: Peopleimages.comWe’re already in the second week of February, so this seems like a good time to ask…How has your 2025 been?What did you plan on saying “Yes, And!” to this year? Have you? Or did you hit a bunch of “Ding” moments like I have? This year started strong for me, but then an

2025 Goals: The Ding Strikes Back

Image credit: a__nI am preparing a short (20 minutes or so) program on how to think quickly under pressure.Normally I have a lot more time to work with in my presentations (60 to 90 minutes for a keynote, and up to half a day for a creativity/innovation training), so I have to distill it down

Three Principles of Quick Thinking

Image credit: stanciuc1I have been playing too small.In my life, in my business, and with “yes, and.”I believe in the power of “yes, and,” and I have been practicing it, writing about it, and speaking on it for decades.But my insecurity, fear of pushback, and desire for approval have made me hold back on how

Playing Too Small

Image credit: borysshevchukLast week I sent you an article about the importance of A) starting and B) asking for what you want (if you missed it you can read it here). I also mentioned that I was bad at asking and I was going to work on that. So this is me, taking my own advice,

Will You Say “Yes, And” to Me?