There are times to say yes and times to say no. Successful professionals know when to say what. To do well in anything, one must know when to focus, how to prioritize, when to collaborate, and how to say “no” well. Whether it’s not overextending yourself, rejecting an idea, or choosing what path to take, you need to consider other points of view as you move forward.
Yes, effectively collaborating with others is an important part of work. But as you work hard to multitask and meet individual goals, you must be willing to listen to naysayers and consider ideas or tasks that may change your course. These aren’t mere distractions; they provide insight into the larger picture. And, they’re 100% useful, as in guaranteed, to be worthwhile. They’ll either confirm your plan of action or help you make needed changes.
Colleagues may offer ideas you simply haven’t thought about. And, they often can provide a fresh perspective when you’ve been too focused to take a breath. However, they need to feel secure enough to speak up, and TRUST that you are listening with an unbiased perspective.
In fact, we at Sider Road encourage business owners to foster ideas that flow throughout all levels of their organizations, regardless of whether they are clear “nos” or considerable “maybes,” or definite “yeses.” Empowering people to speak up, own projects, and decide where they’re going leads to greater introspection, inclusion, and innovation. And, companies that innovate succeed. You don’t know what people bring to the table unless you create an environment that encourages them to voice their opinions.
Every corporate culture is unique, and communication, or “openness,” differs from organization to organization. Sider Road helps you to manage these nuances and foster business growth. When you want to go far, want to reach new heights, go together. Be the leader in the office that everyone wants to greet each day. Encourage team building and cooperation. Teach your staff that saying no isn’t necessarily negative; it can lead to something better.
Let us teach you how to begin.
