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Edu: Saying NO - A Courageous Act With Surprising Consequences


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Saying NO takes clarity of thinking. It requires personal conviction and above all else, requires courage.


For weeks, Chris and Yaniv have discussed solutions to the symptoms of chronically saying yes: lack of polish, growth, self-serve and appropriate prioritisation. They’ve spoken to special guests about the 10 Commandments of Planning, understanding the 7 Deadly Sins of Startups, developing strategies, focus and culture and learning the difference between traction and distraction. But there comes a point when someone, somewhere in the organisation has to have the courage to stop the overcommitment and say “NO”. Say “NO” to your leadership, “NO” to your customers and “NO” to your distractions.


Feeling powerless and unable to take the first step to saying “NO”? Chris and Yaniv have your back in this week’s episode of The Startup Podcast. From learning how saying “NO” is an unknown superpower in startups, to discussing how toxic niceness and ruinous empathy is destroying companies to understanding Consequence Education this episode is a must for all startup founders, operators, investors and consultants to realign with their North Star and principles.


Listen to hear how saying “NO” can provide surprising consequences now! 


Episode Links

  • Checkout one of Yaniv’s favourite leadership books-  “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-five-dysfunctions-of-a-team-patrick-m-lencioni/book/9781118118757.html?source=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjwv8qkBhAnEiwAkY-ahia4LKfiNFbKOZXCBDvPlt9naiza4TIqJTmV3MizJv8Zre5_-rGO_BoC6OEQAvD_BwE 

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