This Mindset Will Make You More Creative and Innovative

The power of ‘Yes, And’

Your birthday is coming up soon.

You want to make it the most memorable ever. So, you call your friends for help. The brightest minds get together to plan your party.

Everyone is excited. Some throw obvious ideas, others go with wilder ones. The brainstorm feels promising though it has just started.

However, after a few minutes, the energy hits rock bottom. Your friends feel stuck. Most are checking their phones; they are not looking for ideas — they are just escaping boredom.

So, what happened?

Too many no’s kill creativity.

Your idea is not as good as mine. There’s no time. That idea is not cool. There’s no budget for that.

That’s precisely what happens to most teams at work. They start brainstorming like if they were planning a party — everyone is excited and full of energy. But, all of a sudden, the party turns into an event no one wants to attend.

Creativity requires a ‘yes, and’ mindset.

Why teams plan boring parties

“All of us is better than one of us.” — Improv motto