Anne Ward and Bob Sandidge: The practice of 'yes' is essential for success

Our friend Bridget is an actor in a small theater troupe. Today, they’re performing a series of short sketches at a corporate event. The curtain goes up, one actor on stage. Jim, sitting at a desk, is holding a piece of pink paper and talking to himself. “C’mon, Jim. You can do this! 10 percent reduction in headcount. Unavoidable. Let’s get this over with. You know you’ve made the right choice.”