How to Be a ‘Yes, And’ Leader with Joe Boyd is the topic of this episode. Judi chats with the CEO of Leadercast, a fellow leader born from the improv theater, and a man with the words ‘Yes, And’ tattooed on his forearms, Joe Boyd. Born into a highly religious family, Joe succeeded in early adulthood as a pastor in Las Vegas. Still, after questioning his beliefs, he quickly transitioned from the church to working full-time as a professional improviser. In this episode, Joe walks us through how to be a ‘Yes, And’ leader while also sharing his life’s journey, opening up about how studying improv at Second City helped provide him with the confidence, community, and new-found self-awareness that ultimately, pulled him out of clinical depression. Joe and Judi also bond over their application of the ‘Yes, And’ mindset, off the stage, in areas like leadership, creativity, and business building and as a means to ensure that all team members feel safe, seen, heard, and valued.
Today on Yes, And:
- Why Joe has “Yes, And” tattooed on his arms
- Joe’s transition from being a pastor to improv theater
- When it’s ok to say “no”
- Using the rules of the improv theater as a framework for business strategy
- Why moving forward in life should not be dependent on money
- How to be a ‘Yes, And’ Leader
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Top Quotes:
- “What’s the intention behind your “no”? If it’s to micromanage, manipulate or control, we will have some problems. But if it’s to protect, expand and get us thinking about some potential roadblocks we may not see coming, then it’s more of a “Yes, And” in disguise.”
- “‘Yes’ is so important at the beginning of a meeting, relationship or company because ‘yes’ is what makes things move.”
- “It’s good to not say no to yourself, to the extreme, while you ideate because it will always end up feeding your idea once you have constraints again.”
- “Any of us that grow up in a container with a specific belief system, even if it’s a good one, will go through a period where we question it.”
- “Experiencing failure and pain is the only way to learn humility and wisdom.”