From the course: Management Tips
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Learning how to say no
As strange as it might seem being helpful can be overrated. Yes, you should be helpful and positive and civil. But you also have to carve out the time you need every day to get your work done and ensure your success. One of the biggest problems people face in this regard is learning how to say no. It goes like this. Your boss or a colleague comes into your office holding a report and says. Hey sorry to bother you, but can you look at this and tell me if you find any errors? What do most people do in this situation? They say, yes and happily give up their own train of thought to assist someone else. Sometimes that's smart. Often times it's a real problem. In fact, if you don't learn how to properly say no, on occasion, you face a few serious risks. First, if you always say yes to every request, you risk being viewed as so kind that you just might be seen as a doormat. In addition, if you don't know how to say no, you can become the go-to person when anyone needs help, creating for…
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Avoiding burnout at work2m 30s
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Learning how to say no2m 18s
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Offering a needed apology2m 25s
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Fixing mistakes2m 29s
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Finding purpose in your work2m 40s
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Avoiding blame2m 34s
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Surviving the loneliness of leadership2m 52s
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Knowing the difference between quitting and refocusing2m 32s
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Making and recovering from mistakes2m 38s
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Three dangerous leadership assumptions3m 4s
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Are leaders born or bred?2m 34s
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Maximizing personal potential2m 16s
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Pushing your limits2m 57s
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Understanding strengths and weaknesses2m 36s
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Earning respect2m 26s
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Embracing personal evolution3m 25s
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The art of delayed gratification2m 54s
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Inspiration is a choice2m 35s
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Managing emotions at work2m 35s
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Building self-awareness as a manager2m 56s
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Why it's smart to share your uncertainties2m 48s
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Let them teach you2m 25s
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How to solicit feedback from the team2m 54s
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Using a work diary2m 42s
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Tips for dealing with pressure at work2m 59s
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How to admit you’re wrong3m 1s
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