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When being a "yes man" can be a good thing or a bad thing, and how to say "no"
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Ep.15 - Spread too thin? Endless to do list? Working late hours? You may be feeling the pain of being a "yes man" (or woman). In the latest episode of The Work Flow Podcast, Sam and Derek unpack:
- why it's good to say "yes" early in your career
- the boundaries where "yes" can be too much
- how to say "no" respectfully and productively
- and so much more!
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(0:00 - 0:47) Introduction to importance of tone and word choice
(0:47 - 1:06) Personal updates and Christmas spirit
(1:07 - 1:47) Holiday gift-giving strategies and family agreements
(1:47 - 2:53) "Yes Man" concept from Jim Carrey's movie
(2:54 - 3:39) Pros and cons of being a people pleaser
(3:40 - 4:25) Strategies for saying no and setting boundaries
(4:26 - 5:47) Anecdotes on saying yes too much in professional settings
(5:48 - 7:59) Workplace burnout and overcommitting
(8:00 - 9:51) Consequences of saying yes too much
(9:52 - 11:46) Advice for setting boundaries in the workplace
(11:47 - 13:58) Communicating limitations to colleagues and superiors
(13:59 - 17:24) Strategies for managing professional relationships
(17:25 - 20:10) Questioning work priorities and pushing back on tasks
(20:11 - 23:49) Reflections on handling work requests
(23:50 - 26:44) Real-life examples of navigating work requests
(26:45 - 29:59) Concluding thoughts on personal growth
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