2 Unexpected Words Powerful Leaders Say Daily to Inspire Others
At some point in your life, you've come up with an idea. For many of us, the idea isn't the hard part - it's sharing it with others . As emotional beings, we have a hard time unpacking critique from criticism . The feedback we get on our idea often feels like a personal attack , and this, in turn, makes it hard to share our thoughts. Leaders understand this. When they hear an idea, rather than immediately dismissing it, transformational and visionary leaders will often nod their acknowledgment, then say "Yes, and..." followed by something to build upon the idea. This does not mean they agree with your idea. It shows that they have taken it in, and are taking elements from it that they find valuable to create something new. Perhaps it is only one small element. Perhaps it is the whole thing. No matter what, it is a sign of respect from a leader, letting you know that you have been heard and that you are now part of something greater. The beauty