Yes, But...: The Top 40 Killer Phrases and How You Can Fight Them
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Book Description
"Yes, But... " is a handbook of lighthearted cartoons and strategy tools you'll need to bulletproof your great ideas. It is now available in Japanese, German and Portuguese.
You'll learn to recognize and diffuse the Top 40 Killer Phrases, made famous in What a Great Idea! before they destroy your creative potential. From the smallest quality improvements to the biggest product launch, learn to transform "Yes, But..." into "Yes, and..." and your ideas into reality!
Killer Phrase: n. 1. A knee-jerk response that squelches new ideas; most commonly said by bosses, parents, and government officials. 2. A threat to innovation.
Fight Back Phrase: n. 1. words that launch ideas into reality; usually said by achievers, leaders, and entrepreneurs. 2. the self talk of champions.
About the Author
Chic Thompson's passion is inspiring executives, MBA students and children to be curious first… critical second while problem solving. He is president of Creative Management Group and is an adjunct faculty member at:
• The University of Virginia's Darden Business School
• The YPO University (Young Presidents' Organization)
• The FBI Academy
• Accenture's Center for Professional Education
• The Federal Executive Institute
Chic's first book, What a Great Idea!, published by HarperCollins, was a main selection of the Executive Book Club and is also published in Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese and Spanish. In 2001, Harvard Business School released a case study on the speaking career of Chic Thompson entitled "What a Great Idea®."
Chic's second book, "Yes, But..." is a guide to overcoming the bureaucratic language that stifles continuous innovation.
Chic received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Delaware and his Masters in Education from the University of Virginia. He then worked in new product development and marketing for:
• W.L. Gore and Associates (Gore-Tex®)
• Johnson & Johnson
• Walt Disney
During the last 20 years, Chic has given over 2500 presentations and has teamed up with talent ranging from Tom Peters and Stephen Covey to Cirque du Soleil and Second City.
Yes, But...: The Top 40 Killer Phrases and How You Can Fight Them,Charles Thompson,Lael Lyons,Harpercollins,0887306608,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Conflict management,Creative ability,Creative ability in business,Human Resources & Personnel Management,Management
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