The Little Book of Yes
To p 10 lesson learned from book “The Little Book of Yes” 1. Giving Giving to others is the first step to getting what you want. Get into the habit of asking, “Who can I help?” rather than “Who can help me. 2. Exchanging Exchanging is the process of giving and receiving between people in such a way that everyone benefits. Look for ways to pay favors forward. If a colleague appreciates your help, ask if they could pass their help on to someone else in your team or network. 3. Pausing Emotion affects all our interactions so take a moment to check in with yourself before attempting to influence others. Ask yourself: “What state of mind am I in right now?” If it is an unhelpful one, then pause to let those feelings subside. • If you're an over-thinker... • If you're a procrastinator... • If you're indecisive... • If you can't choose from the options... • If you can't optimize your decision... You should learn how to make better decisions. 4. Comp...