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Why you should say 'no' more at work

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Saying "yes" too often can leave you feeling overwhelmed and perhaps a bit resentful. You might hear yourself saying "yes of course I can" when your inner voice is screaming "no!"

Here's how you can say "no" more often at work, without feeling rude, and what it can do for you and your team in the long term.

Guests

  • Natalie Lue — Author, The Joy of Saying No
  • Benjamin Law — Writer and broadcaster
  • Hema Kangeson — Founder, The Leaders Circle
  • Bruce Tulgan — Author, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work
  • Alisha Taylor-Jones — Diversity and inclusion professional

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