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Getting comfortable with saying "no"

Your therapist told you setting boundaries is healthy. I'm telling you the same.

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Aug 13, 2024

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Saying “no” is a critical leadership skill.

  • Leaders who master the art of saying “no” protect their teams, maintain focus, and drive better results. They also protect their own time!

  • But many struggle with it, fearing conflict, being held back from a promotion, or missed opportunities.

Why it matters: An effective “no” will lead to a more impactful “yes”.

  • By declining low-value tasks, you free up resources for high-impact work.

  • Clear boundaries foster respect and trust within your team and organization.

  • It’s easy to feel like you need to prove yourself by saying yes to everything, but you gain more respect from boundaries than you do from being that employee who says yes to everything.

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