EPISODE 21 (50) SAYING NO - can be empowering and helpful, but handle with care

In this latest episode, Andrew talks about the power of saying no at work, but that you have to be careful in how you do that.<br/><br/>In numerous workplaces, you will face a choice, whether to speak up and say "no" or risk damaging your career. <br/><br/>Sometimes it may even mean having the courage to say no to going along with corruption, fraud or some aspects of treating people with disrespect.<br/><br/>For most of us says Andrew, saying no at work does not come naturally. We feel bad for disappointing a colleague or guilty about turning down a boss.<br/><br/>You don't want to be seen as a "No" person explains Andrew<br/><br/>Andrew goes on to suggest ways in which you can say "no" responsibly. One way for instance is to refer to current priorities. Basing your "no" on priorities can prevent you from becoming swamped by demands.<br/><br/>An important step is to review carefully requests for your help as on closer inspection they may prove to be more complex and time-consuming than expected.<br/><br/>Andrew ends the Podcasts as usual, by proposing three practical actions and a simple Takeaway.<br/><br/>All 50 Ways podcasts end with three actions you can take today to do better.<br/><br/>COMING SOON!Astute Adaptor: Why it pays to go with the flowChange Maker: Be a Change Maker not a Change LoserHandbook Happy: Study any new employee notes or handbooksDon't miss these important success topics due out over the next few weeks.<br/><br/>DISCOVER!Definitive, carefully researched articles on this topic Access the full audio transcriptDiscover the specially created e-learning units based on the Podcasts.Participate in the Forum where you can ask questions about this Podcast or raise issues about work and receive answers. Find all these at the Podcast website: www.50Ways.site<br/>Transcripts: https://www.50ways.site/readin....g/categories/transcr