There is a phenomenon sweeping the country and it’s not good. I call it the “YEAH, BUT…” Phenomenon. I’m sure you’ve heard of it, I truly hope that you haven’t participated in it though.

It seems that with every comment, decision or event that somebody doesn’t agree with, it’s OK to simply say “Yeah, but…” and deflect the attention somewhere else.

At work if you made a mistake, out comes the “Yea, but I saw Charlie do the same thing yesterday” …