Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And" Getting to Yes, And… | Daniel Coyle – ‘Unlocking Flourishing’
Feb 10, 2026
Daniel Coyle, best-selling author on culture and performance, reflects on moving from chasing success to creating meaning. He explores rituals and pauses that build connection, how improvisation and questions foster shared purpose, and designing spaces and practices that spark group flow and mutual flourishing.
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Treasure Creation Over Treasure Hunt
- After losing his parents, Daniel Coyle reframed life from a "treasure hunt" to "treasure creation."
- Flourishing means shared, meaningful growth rather than endless climbing toward success.
Miners' Rituals Created Survival Camaraderie
- The 33 Chilean miners created short circle-up rituals in the dark to surrender roles and care for one another.
- Those rituals shifted attention, enabled cooperation, and preserved their camaraderie after rescue.
Invite People To Choose To Enter
- Give people a clear invitation and an easy exit so they can choose to enter authentically.
- Use short, focused questions in small groups to surface relationship-building conversation.
