Here’s the thing about leadership: nobody is going to just hand it to you. If you’re waiting for someone to magically recognize your potential and grant you a promotion, you might as well be waiting for a unicorn to deliver your morning coffee. It’s not happening....
Saying no should be simple. One word. Two letters. Easy, right? Wrong. Most of us struggle with it like we’re trying to defuse a bomb. We over-explain, soften the blow, wrap it in bubble wrap, and still feel guilty for saying it. And if we don’t sugarcoat it? Oh boy....
Ever caught yourself apologizing for something completely ridiculous? Like… asking a question in a meeting? Or walking past someone in the office hallway? Or just existing? Or—what if you’re one of the rare few who doesn’t over-apologize? Oh, you already know how this...