Johnny Clark
@jhclarkk
Johnny Clark
@jhclarkk
Embrace "yes, and" rather than "no, but" This is a classic communication technique that generally makes conversations flow much more easily. Rather than using "no, but… ," which can make a simple conversation feel combative, try using "yes, and…" For example, replace, "No, but you aren't passive-aggressive at all" with "Yes, and I haven't
... See moreUntil they become conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious.
I also realized that much of what I do in my work is creative work. Writer William Plomer described creativity as “the power to connect the seemingly unconnected.” My work is all about making connections, so part of my transformation was owning and celebrating my existing creativity. Letting go of comparison is not a to-do list item. For most of
... See moreWhen an organization defines itself by WHAT it does, that’s all it will ever be able to do.
“Now, let me ask you: do you have any idea what I would like to do right now?” “I can’t imagine.” “Well, first of all, I want to
“That song can make me feel so sad,” said Naoko. “I don’t know, I guess I imagine myself wandering in a deep wood. I’m all alone and it’s cold and dark, and nobody comes to save me.