Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. When you are "the yes employee," you turn yourself into a ...

Ever done improv—that is, improvisational theatre? Neither have I. But it’s based on a marvelous principle, known as “Yes, and.” Within improvisational structure, when Person A makes a statement, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. From economic downturns and socio-political grief to health ...

Leadership has traditionally been associated with authority and control—a model in which leaders give orders and teams follow. In today's evolving workplace, however, leadership is no longer just ...

“Yes, and…” is the golden rule that makes improv comedy work. It’s how the players build their scenes. It means, “I hear you and accept what you say and I add to it.” But “yes, and…” is much more than ...

There’s an old joke that goes: "Retirement: Twice as much husband on half as much pay." While retirement is no laughing matter, it does share something with comedy, especially improvisation. Go to an ...