Do you feel empowered to say “no” at work? How has that worked out for you and how much pushback do you get when you do?

As a manager, I’m intentional about when I say “not now” or “no,” based on the specifics of each request. I want to be supportive and fair, but not every ask aligns with our priorities, timing, or capacity.

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You are expected to know when to apply "no" as the correct answer. Sometimes meeting one individual's needs is not possible due to fairness to ALL of the team or organization. Pushback if delivered in a professional manner, should allow for an opportunity for growth in understanding and buy-in to the greater cause or culture. Overall, say yes as much as practical and possible and then when you have to say "no", be prepared with an explanation on the "why" the answer is no.
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