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Sometimes the difference between good and great is a simple concept: No. No is both a word and a complete sentence. Where there’s a Yes, there’s a corresponding No. Strengthen your Yes by being strategic with your No. ____ I help managers increase their effectiveness. ➕Follow for actionable tips and regular resources. #leadershipdevelopment #managerdevelopment #hrcommunity
Katie Ceccarini, CPCC, PCC definitely on the same page here, as Pathik Parikh said in his comment! Learning to say 'no' is a superpower these days. I'd even go a step further, personally, on your post and say that every Yes corresponds with a near infinite number of "nos"- intended and unintended. Whereas the thoughtful 'no' leaves room for all sorts of higher value 'yes' Great post here!
Love this Katie! Elaborating on some of the comments below, when you say "yes" to everything at work you are also saying "no" to your work-life balance, "no" to relieving your stress at work and possibly at home, "no" to being able to set realistic expectations and deliver on them, "no" to your own mental health, and many others...
Well said Katie! Every 'yes' is also a 'no' and vice-versa. No is what gives yes it's power.
You and Jon D. Abboud are on the same wavelength today!
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1yI couldn't agree more, Katie. I wish more managers coached their team members in this, rather than pressuring them in the opposite direction (saying 'yes' to too many things). A couple of other thoughts on saying 'no': - The wrong ‘Yes’ is usually short term comfort for long-term pain. - Your time is as valuable as anyone else’s. - Saying 'No' is what makes your “yes’s” mean more. - ‘No’ now does not mean ‘No’ forever.