{"id":7683,"date":"2022-02-28T13:03:27","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T13:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nosmallthing.net\/main\/?p=7683"},"modified":"2022-02-28T13:03:27","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T13:03:27","slug":"thanks-and","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nosmallthing.net\/main\/thanks-and\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanks, AND&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Activities from the world of Improv have become popular in companies and different types of organizations that accomplish their goals though teamwork. A favorite game from Improv is \u201cYes\u2026AND.\u201d\u00a0 The idea is to have a conversation between two or more people where you accept the statement that was provided (instead of refuting it) and build on it as if telling one story in one voice. This demonstrates respect and mutual regard, a releasing of ego, which is a great starting point for any relationship. A similar game can be played with gratitude. 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