The "Yes, and..." Relationship Rule
I learned a valuable relationship hack recently. It is something that I can use immediately with others in my life. It’s called the “yes, and...” rule. It requires strong listening and then taking a conversational route that might not be comfortable for you. Instead of defending or justifying your behavior during a conversation, listen and then respond with, “Yes, and...”. You will be shocked at how this can improve your communication skills.
This “hack” came from a couple of very interesting and talented men. Their names are Jacob Simmons and Tim Casper. They are professionals in the improv industry. They are dedicated to using the skill of improv to teach people how to improve their relationships. Beyond that, they are incredibly skilled actors who perform on stage regularly in various improv theaters. They also own their own theater called The Faraway Theater, located in Birmingham, Alabama.
After one of their shows, I decided to do an "improv" interview with these gifted performers. I encourage you to take a few minutes and listen to this unique edition of our Crossing The Linepodcast. The interview was surprising, interesting, and a whole lot of fun.
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I learned some really helpful and interesting things from Jacob and Tim. When we choose to use the relationship hack “yes and... “ we will make a difference.
Larry
Check out our latest episode on the Crossing the Line Podcast:
Jacob Simmons & Tim Casper
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