Leading with "Yes, And"

Leading with “Yes, And”

This dynamic online course, inspired by the acclaimed book The "Yes, And" Business Evolution: Improv Skills for Leadership and Life by Tracy Shea-Porter, equips leaders with powerful tools to cultivate a culture of listening, collaboration, and trust. Tracy’s approach integrates improv principles into leadership, focusing on active listening, adaptability, and genuine understanding.

Through engaging exercises and real-world examples, leaders will learn how the "Yes, And" mindset enhances communication, strengthens team dynamics, and drives sustainable success in today’s fast-paced work environments.

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Lessons Included

1. Welcome from Your Guide
2. How to Navigate This Course
3. Leadership Challenges
4. What "Yes, And" Looks Like in Action
5. "Yes, And" in Action
6. What Did You Notice?
7. Start, Stop, Continue Guide
8. Your Why and Your Experience
9. Applied Improvisation & Leadership
10. Let's Continue the Journey!
1. Getting Started with "Yes, And"
2. Essential Concepts
3. How "Yes, And" Transforms Conversations
4. "What Is Yes, And"
5. From Theory to Practice
6. Case Study: From Dismissal to Alignment
7. What Did You Notice?
8. Let's Practice!
9. Check-In
10. Testing for Knowledge | Understanding the “Yes, And” Principle
11. Conclusion
1. Choosing "Yes, And" Over "No" or "Yes, But"
2. From Theory to Practice
3. Case Study: How Language Shapes Collaboration
4. What Stood Out?
5. Let's Practice!
6. Testing for Knowledge | "Yes, And" versus "No" or "Yes, But"
7. Conclusion
1. Let's Take a Pause
2. "Yes, And" in the Body
1. Why Listening Matters
2. From Theory to Practice
3. Case Study: Listening That Transforms Conversations
4. What Did You Notice?
5. Let's Practice!
6. Testing for Knowledge | "Yes, And" Listening
7. Conclusion
1. Why Psychological Safety Matters
2. From Theory to Practice
3. Case Study: Creating Psychological Safety
4. What Did You Notice?
5. Let's Practice!
6. Let's Take a Moment and Reflect Together
7. Testing for Knowledge | Psychological Safety and “Yes, And”
8. Conclusion
1. Let's Take a Pause
2. "Yes, And" Curiosity
1. Exploring Listening Styles Through a "Yes, And" Lens
2. From Theory to Practice
3. Case Study: Listening Styles in Action
4. What Was Different?
5. Let's Practice!
6. Take a Moment to Reflect
7. Testing for Knowledge | Listening Styles with "Yes, And"
8. Conclusion
1. "Yes, And" for Belonging
2. Key Definitions
3. From Theory to Practice
4. Case Study: Belonging That Builds Trust
5. What Did You Notice?
6. Let's Practice!
7. Testing for Knowledge | Belonging with "Yes, And"
8. Conclusion
1. Lead with "Yes, And" When Conversations Get Tough
2. Key Definitions
3. From Theory to Practice
4. Case Study: Navigating Difficult Conversations
5. What Did You Notice?
6. Let's Practice!
7. Testing for Knowledge | Navigating Difficult Conversations with "Yes, And"
8. Conclusion
1. Let's pause... really pause
2. "Yes, And" Breath
1. Storytelling with "Yes, And"
2. Key Definitions
3. From Theory to Practice
4. Case Study: Bringing Story to the Data
5. What Did You Notice?
6. Let's Practice!
7. Testing for Knowledge | Storytelling with "Yes, And"
8. Conclusion
9. You’ve Reached the End of the Course... Almost
1. Next Steps: Grow Your Leadership and Team
2. Ready to Deepen Your Learning?
3. Get Your Copy of the Book Behind This Course
4. Great Place to Work Canada & Yes Unlimited
5. Congratulations! You've Completed the Course!
6. Special Acknowledgments

About this course

$79.00
88 lessons
0.5 hours of video content
"Yes, And" Principles
Listening Skills Enhancement
Navigation Techniques for Difficult Conversations

Why It Works

Active Listening & Trust Building

Leaders who listen actively foster trust, strengthen teams, and cultivate inclusive cultures.
The "Yes, And" Mindset for Collaboration

Embracing the "Yes, And" approach encourages creativity, meaningful dialogue, and team growth.
Conflict Navigation & Empowerment

Improv techniques help leaders handle conflict empathetically, promote psychological safety, and empower team performance.

Build trust through active listening, laying the groundwork for stronger relationships and engagement.
Employ improv-based techniques like "Yes, And" to enhance creativity, adaptability, and team problem-solving.
Navigate challenging conversations with clarity and empathy, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Unlock your Leadership Potential — Start Listening, Inspiring, and Empowering today!

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The "Yes, And" Business Evolution: Improv Skills for Leadership and Life by Tracy Shea-Porter introduces the power of improvisational techniques to boost leadership effectiveness. By applying "Yes, And," leaders improve listening, build trust, and foster collaboration within their teams. This book offers practical insights for navigating challenges with empathy while creating a culture where ideas thrive. Leaders can embrace creativity and adaptability in every interaction.

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Author Tracy Shea-Porter

Tracy Shea-Porter is the CEO and Co-founder of Yes Unlimited and the author of The "Yes, And" Business Evolution: Improv Skills for Leadership and Life. With expertise in corporate communications, marketing, and sales, Tracy blends business insight with the creativity of improvisation. As a leader in Applied Improvisation, she empowers executives and teams to enhance communication, build trust, and foster collaboration. Tracy, alongside a skilled team of facilitators, has worked with organizations such as Antler, Credit Canada, Durham College, Fogler Rubinoff, Great Place to Work Canada, Metrolinx, The Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health, Tiny, and the University of Toronto, among many others.

Video production for this course by Northern Scribe, led by Lisa Santonato — trusted in digital storytelling since 1999.

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