One of the most simple — yet hardest — ways to enjoy work and get more fulfillment in life is learning how to say “no.” But the demands on your time, combined with the sense of responsibility you feel for your customers, team members, and family, might often compel you to say “yes” to every request and stretch yourself thin as you attempt to support everyone well.
In this episode, we’ll talk about how leaders can say “no” – and, in some cases, “not now” – to opportunities, projects, meetings, and even your internal desire to stay involved. That way, you’ll have more margin for your most important priorities and responsibilities only you can do.
Simply saying no is enough. You don’t have to explain yourself or go into great detail about all the reasons this isn’t going to work. You can still be grateful and thank the person for the invite or opportunity while simply saying you can’t do what they’re asking right now. Saying “yes” to everything – or even trying to explain your “no” all the time – can be exhausting. Good leaders have learned that by simply saying “no” to the wrong things, they can say “yes” to the right things.
Think about it. As a leader, you’ve done lots of hands-on tasks over the years. If you’re still doing what you’ve always been doing, you’re not allowing someone else to step up and grow in their role. Delegate! If you can’t make dinner tonight, ask your son if he’s up for it. If you simply can’t make that meeting or start on a project, you know the people who are capable of doing the job just fine. Get them involved and give the gift of opportunity to others.
Take some time each month to look back at the past month and determine if you said “yes” to the right things. Did your family get the best of you, or were you worn ragged by the time you got home from taking on too much? Did your team get the best of your leadership, or were you so tied up in meetings that they hardly knew you were around? Adjust your priorities each month and make sure you are taking on the right things.
BELAY client Geoff Welch and his BELAY Virtual Assistant Trúc Towns talk with Tricia about their experience of learning to work together and their top tips for getting started working with a Virtual Assistant. Geoff also explains how delegation has allowed him to play to his strengths in both his career and his personal life.
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, harnessing the power of technology and artificial intelligence has become essential for businesses and professionals aiming to thrive in their respective fields. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from a remarkable duo who have embraced the potential of AI to enhance their productivity and streamline their work processes.
Wes Gay is a StoryBrand Certified Guide, Agency Owner, and Private Workshop Facilitator. And since 2016, he’s helped hundreds of organizations find clarity with StoryBrand. Jodi Reiter is an accomplished Executive Assistant, bringing a wealth of experience from the marketing, advertising and photography industries as she supports Wes. They sat down with Ryan to share their experiences, strategies and success stories in utilizing AI to collaborate more efficiently and achieve remarkable outcomes. Listeners will learn about the most impactful AI tools on the market and how to weave them into your daily workflow.
Today on the podcast, we have a special episode courtesy of our friends at the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. BELAY CFO Lisa Zeeveld sat down with Mark Cole recently to co-host an episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast about how to get time back as a leader.
