Forge fearlessness with Bob Kulhan: Use improv's "Yes, and" tool

- The challenge may leaders face is that we are analytical. We think too quickly about why something can't happen or how to correct a problem, as opposed to twisting it and framing the brain that this is an unexpected opportunity, what can I do with it? Improvisation creates a set of learnings, a set of experiences that allows you to fine tune and hone all the necessary skills needed to think on your feet and simply react and adapt. (Inspiring music) The cornerstone of improvisation around the world is a great two-word phrase called "Yes, and". "Yes" means that you accept everything that is brought to you, regardless of who brought it to you, regardless of what it is, regardless of what you think it means based on who gave it to you, you accept it at face value. So the "yes" creates openness. Just the definition of it, it's affirmation, it's positive, it's acceptance. That creates a style of thinking inside people. The "and" means you take this idea and build directly upon it. Now…