Ep 50 - The Secret to Saying No Without Harming Your Career

Saying no at work can feel impossible, but saying yes too often can squander your precious time and energy and possibly lead to frustration and burnout. In this episode of Management Muse, Cindi and Geoff explore the reasons why saying no is often hard, and they introduce the WPN method (Warmth, Priority, Nugget) to help you say no with clarity and confidence while maintaining relational goodwill.

Cindi and Geoff also tackle special cases like when your boss keeps piling on work or when colleagues won’t take no for an answer. Whether you’re a manager struggling to push back on overflowing tasks or an employee swamped with requests, this episode will equip you with the tools you need to protect your time, set boundaries, and say no without unnecessary guilt.

Tune in to learn how to say no the right way and gain more control of your work.

 

Episode Highlights:

• Why saying no is so hard 
• The WPN framework for saying no without damaging relationships
• How to set boundaries when your boss keeps asking for more
• What to do when people won’t take no for an answer
• Why workplace culture plays a big role in your willingness to say no
• How saying no effectively can build stronger long-term relationships

 

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