60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday: #1 Powerful Collaborative Communication Technique

<p>Hello, to you listening in <a href="https://www.lewistonmaine.gov/9/Visitors" target="_blank">Lewiston, Maine</a>!</p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.</p><p>Maybe this has happened to you. You’re explaining your idea or making a point when someone says, “<i>Yes, but</i> ...” How did you feel? Maybe discounted, defensive, invisible as if the speaker had a better idea or one of greater value.</p><p>"<i>Yes, but</i>" communicates judgment and negates what’s been said. "<i>Yes, but</i>" is heard as ‘instead of’ or ‘opposed to’.  Even if our intention is to add our ideas, the speaker hears “<i>but</i>” which sends a critical response.</p><p>See what a difference it makes when we change one word to “<i>Yes, and </i>...” The entire communication dynamic shifts to being seen, heard, included, and valued. "<i>Yes, and</i>" says, ‘in addition’ and conveys a willingness to build on the speaker’s idea even though one might not necessarily agree with the speaker.    </p><p><strong>Practical Tip</strong>: When we consciously practice eliminating “<i>Yes, but</i> ...” in favor of the more inclusive “<i>Yes, and </i>... ” we create powerfully collaborative communication!</p><p><strong>You’re invited</strong>: “<i>Come for the stories - stay for the magic!</i>” Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! <strong>Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and </strong><a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net" target="_blank"><strong>Quarter Moon Story Arts</strong></a> and on <a href="linkedin.com/in/diane-f-wyzga-78403919a " target="_blank">Linked In</a>. [linkedin.com/in/diane-f-wyzga-78403919a]</p><p><strong>Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team</strong></p><p>Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & <a href="https://www.quartermoonstor