Business Minutia

Say No: How, Why, and When to Respectfully Decline


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Say No walks listeners through how, why, and when to respectfully decline opportunities both personally and professionally.

Say No: Points Discussed
  • First, thoughts from one of Brent's favorite authors, Bob Goff.
  • Second, why it's important to say no.
  • Third, start by establishing your priorities.
  • In addition, align your priorities with your chain of command.
  • Moreover, the value of understanding where you are spending your time.
  • Fourth, why keep priorities visual?
  • In addition, don't quit just because you're bored or lazy.
  • Sixth, be clear and up-front about your no.
  • In addition, a tip Brent learned from working with Japan.
  • Seventh, what if you really want to take on a project but don't have time?
  • Eighth, when do you explain why you're saying no?
  • Ninth, priorities are seasonal.
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Business MinutiaBy Brent Richardson