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How to Say No to More Work

Mar 24, 2016 · 7m
AI Summary
  • Karen Dillon provides strategies for declining excessive work assignments and protecting time for priorities
  • Graceful refusal involves explaining your bandwidth constraints and offering alternatives rather than simply saying no
  • Setting boundaries on thankless tasks helps managers focus on high-impact work and model healthy behavior for teams

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Karen Dillon
2 podcast appearances

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