Happy accidents : the transformative power of "YES, AND" at work and in life / David Ahearn, Frank Ford, and David Wilk.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ahearn, David, author.

Ford, Frank, author.

Wilk, David, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Attitude change.

Acquiescence (Psychology).

Creative thinking.

Success.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (201 pages) : color illustrations

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2017.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Stop saying 'no' to opportunity, and start saying 'yes' to possibility Happy Accidents is your personal guide to transforming your life. As we take on task after task, responsibility after responsibility, we lose sight of who we are and why we're doing what we do; we rush through the day completing a to-do list, but we never really seem to accomplish the things that are most important. What goals do you have for your life? What steps have you taken toward them today? Consider this book your guide to getting back on track to your dreams and help inspire those around you. It's not about doing more or doing less, it's about making what you do worthy of the effort. From forging new relationships, stepping out of your comfort zone, and reframing your work—start valuing these as empowering choices you get to make toward a particular goal every day. To preserve our precious time and energy, we often default to 'no,' yet this only closes the door to our growth, while a 'yes' opens up a world of possibilities. The secret is adding 'yes, and' to our lives. This seductively simple turn of phrase opens the doors to better collaboration and positive relationships, and invites self-sustaining opportunities into our world. 'Yes, and' helps you get from where you are, as an individual or organization, to where want to be. No person or organization is an island, and none of us reaches our goals alone. This book shows you how to build on the power of open-mindedness, cultivate supportive relationships, and adopt a win-win mindset to reignite your purpose and unleash your best. Harness the power of team collaboration, cooperation, and creativity Reframe 'mistakes' and 'bad ideas' into 'Happy Accidents' that lead to opportunities Communicate more effectively by learning how to listen actively and build on the pertinent information Relinquish some degree of control to allow for more growth and discovery Children have a natural inclination toward curiosity. As we grow into adults, our curiosity gradually takes a back seat to obligations, responsibility, and duty—but that spark remains, and can be reignited. Don't spend your life adrift in a sea of 'could've, would've, should've'—take back your sense of purpose, positivity, joy, time, and energy with the power of Happy Accidents .

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Fourword

Introduction: How to Reset Your Mind-set From "No, But" to "Yes, And"

You're Already an Improviser

1 How to Harness the Power of Positive Collaboration

Getting Into Comedy 101

Our First Happy Accident: Discovering the Power of We

In "Yes, And" We Trust

Chapter 1 Intermission

When One Door Closes, Opportunity Knock-Knocks

Conscientiousness

The Origin of an Idea

Chapter 1 Highlights

Chapter 1 Exercise "Yes, And" Positive-Mind-set Recalibration Exercise

2 Life's All About the Leap, Not the Landing

Opportunity Isn't Opportunity, Unless We Choose to Seize It

Renting Our First Starter Home

Chapter 2 Intermission

Manifestation Is When Intention Meets Belief

The Curtain Rises

Shared Passion Creates Fertile Ground for Success

The Happiest of Accidents

The Goal We Share Together We Achieve Together

You See a Rainy Wedding Rehearsal and We See a New Theater

Chapter 2 Highlights

Chapter 2 Exercise "Ego" to "WEgo" Exercise

3 How to Get the Maximum Return on Improvisation (ROI)

Value Your Staff and Customers and They Will Value You

Chapter 3 Intermission

In Improvisation, the Setback or Perceived Mistake Can Be the Next Great Thing

Chapter 3 Highlights

Chapter 3 Exercise "No Mistakes" Exercise

4 How to Treat Your Coworkers Like Artists and Poets

Can Someone Please Teach Me to Be Authentic?

The Call of Hollywood

Chapter 4 Intermission

The Work Is What Matters

Hollywood's on Line 1

Chapter 4 Highlights

Chapter 4 Exercise: Treat Each Other Like "Artists and Poets" Exercise

5 Why a Controlled Life Is the Enemy of a Happy Life

(A, P, A), E, I, O, U, and Always, Why?

The Age of Poi-Zen (Our Breakup)

Chapter 5 Intermission

The Age of Re-Zen (Our Big Makeup)

Chapter 5 Highlights.

Chapter 5 Exercise: "Why Game" Exercise

6 How Being a Better Listener Makes You a Better Communicator

Crisis, Party of Six, Your Table Is Ready

Would You Like Your Financial Meltdown on White or Wheat?

Chapter 6 Intermission

Pull Up a Deck Seat on the Titanic and Enjoy the View

Lifeboat, Party of Six

Chapter 6 Highlights

Chapter 6 Exercise "Offer Help" Exercise

7 Why There Are No Mistakes, Only Higher and Lower Percentage Choices

Relationships

Chapter 7 Intermission

Vision

That's the Spirit!

Chapter 7 Highlights

Chapter 7 Exercise "Inspire" Exercise

8 How to Transform Your Labor of Love Into a Masterpiece

It's Raining Congressmen and Congresswomen

20 Seconds from Another Happy Accident

Chapter 8 Intermission

Building a "Yes, And" City

Chapter 8 Highlights

Chapter 8 Exercise "Life at Play" Exercise

9 When All Else Succeeds, Leap Again

Take Ownership of Your Choices

Chapter 9 Intermission

Practice Genuine Appreciation and Authenticity

Pen to Paper to Passion to Product

Yet Another Happy Accident, but This One Has Wings

Chapter 9 Highlights

Chapter 9 Exercise "Cocktail Napkin" Exercise

10 It Takes a Village, Idiot

Chapter 10 Intermission

The Circle of Giving

How Do You Get to Bass Hall? Practice 5,700 Times

Chapter 10 Highlights

Chapter 10 Exercise "Standing Ovation" Exercise

Encore Exercises

"Gift-Giving" Exercise

"I Get To" Exercise

"Shared-Experience" Exercise

"Gratitude" Exercise

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed September 18, 2017).

ISBN:

9781119428565

1119428564

9781119428671

111942867X

OCLC:

1002697120