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 careerthe boundaries where "yes" can be too muchhow to say "no" respectfully and productivelyand so much more!--------------------------------------------------------------(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--------------------------------------------------------------For more tips, frameworks and episode summariesfollow the Work Flow Podcast on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-work-flow-podcast/?viewAsMember=trueand on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/workflowshow/If you have feedback about the show, or ideas for topics youd like us to cover, shoot us an email at workflowshow@gmail.com
Sam Magnant & Derek Bisson explore how stuff really gets done in the working world. They share stories and interview top talent in tech and business, providing frameworks and advice that can be used in real life, on the job, every day.