Harnessing the “Yes and Brain” for Nonprofit Professionals:

Strengthening communication, problem-solving flexibility, and improving collaboration w/ Lacy AlanaWhen our "Yes And Brain" is activated, we're able to effectively problem-solve difficult challenges, creatively innovate solutions, collaborate successfully, meet others where they are, and to understand both ourselves and others more deeply. This training series will teach you to harness this brainspace so that you can lean into your strengths, identify areas for continued growth, navigate conflicts with more ease, and break away from cycles that are keeping you - or your organization - stuck. Week 1: An Introduction to the Yes And Brain model. Week 1, we will dive into the Yes and Brain framework holistically. I'll present a new framework that you can use to conceptualize your interpersonal exchanges, the ways that you work with others, and the patterns that you have that may not be serving you. We'll explore the most common spots where communication breakdown occurs - and what you can do about it. Week 2: Problem-Solving. Week 2, we'll dive into cognitive flexibility and the ways that we can harness cognitive shifting to improve our problem-solving abilities. Often, we get stuck repeating the same patterns over and over in our personal and professional lives, and […]