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WOW Action: Saying Yes to Everything Weakens Your Influence As a Leader
Leadership isn’t about how much you can take on, it’s about how effectively you lead and engage others to drive results in navigating a change or business initiative. But too often, leaders like you can fall into the trap of believing that saying yes to everything is a sign of dedication. You might believe that to be impactful, you must always have the answers before taking action. Or that the hardest-working leaders, the ones who continually stretch themselves thin are the most committed.
In the workplace, many times you aren’t afforded the opportunity to say no to lead an assigned goal. The key is in developing an informed decision on how to prioritize key engagement needs and realigning existing demands before adding a ‘yes’ to an already full plate. Completing this recommended WOW action will strengthen your influence, build a more engaged team, and allow you to show up fully in all areas of your life. The most effective leaders aren’t the ones who do it all; they’re the ones who trust themselves to empower others to engage in decisions needed to make aligned actions.
If you found this edition of Championing Change at Work helpful, I encourage you to sign up for my free Championing Change Playbook that guides you through overcoming the most common challenges leaders face in navigating change or transition at work. Visit my website at https://www.weoptimizework.com and enter your email to grab your copy today!
About Me:
Hi, I’m Domonique Townsend! I help leaders design change strategies that gain stakeholder buy-in and drive employee engagement for lasting results. With 17 years of industry experience, clients have added $80 million in value in improved employee engagement, productivity and performance. Partner with me to speak with your organization today.
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/domoniqueatownsend/
Join me on April 11, 2025 for the How to Build a Buy-In Strategy workshop! It's an in-person event in Nashville, TN at The WOW Lab!
Seats are limited. Registration information is here:
How To Build a Buy-In Strategy: A Leader's Blueprint to Stakeholder Alignment | Weoptimizework
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By Domonique TownsendLeadership isn’t about how much you can take on, it’s about how effectively you lead and engage others to drive results in navigating a change or business initiative. But too often, leaders like you can fall into the trap of believing that saying yes to everything is a sign of dedication. You might believe that to be impactful, you must always have the answers before taking action. Or that the hardest-working leaders, the ones who continually stretch themselves thin are the most committed.
In the workplace, many times you aren’t afforded the opportunity to say no to lead an assigned goal. The key is in developing an informed decision on how to prioritize key engagement needs and realigning existing demands before adding a ‘yes’ to an already full plate. Completing this recommended WOW action will strengthen your influence, build a more engaged team, and allow you to show up fully in all areas of your life. The most effective leaders aren’t the ones who do it all; they’re the ones who trust themselves to empower others to engage in decisions needed to make aligned actions.
If you found this edition of Championing Change at Work helpful, I encourage you to sign up for my free Championing Change Playbook that guides you through overcoming the most common challenges leaders face in navigating change or transition at work. Visit my website at https://www.weoptimizework.com and enter your email to grab your copy today!
About Me:
Hi, I’m Domonique Townsend! I help leaders design change strategies that gain stakeholder buy-in and drive employee engagement for lasting results. With 17 years of industry experience, clients have added $80 million in value in improved employee engagement, productivity and performance. Partner with me to speak with your organization today.
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/domoniqueatownsend/
Join me on April 11, 2025 for the How to Build a Buy-In Strategy workshop! It's an in-person event in Nashville, TN at The WOW Lab!
Seats are limited. Registration information is here:
How To Build a Buy-In Strategy: A Leader's Blueprint to Stakeholder Alignment | Weoptimizework