Kjerulf recommends using this phrase as a replacement for the dreaded “Yes, but…” response many managers give their geeks when approached with new ideas. Replying with a “Yes, and how do you recommend carrying this out?” maintains your approachability much more than “Yes, but there are a million reasons why we can’t do that.”

Kjerulf recommends using this phrase as a replacement for the dreaded “Yes, but…” response many managers give their geeks when approached with new ideas. Replying with a “Yes, and how do you recommend carrying this out?” maintains your approachability much more than “Yes, but there are a million reasons why we can’t do that.”