Saying “yes” can feel good, both for the speaker and listener, but being someone who is always “happy to help” can quickly lead to burnout and overwhelm. Saying yes too often can leave little time for ...

Think about your typical work week. How much of what you do falls within your official job description? If you're anything like most top performers, chances are that over the course of your career, ...

Why is it hard to say "no?" There’s a cultural misconception that saying "no" is rude or selfish. Truthfully, it’s neither of those things. Saying "no" is refusing to sacrifice something you love for ...

In a culture that rewards responsiveness, saying no at work can feel risky. But failing to set boundaries is even riskier. When professionals agree to everything, they dilute their impact, drain their ...

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Many of us feel compelled to say yes to things that make us miserable. Yes to work that is not our job. Yes to taking on jobs when we’re at home or on vacation. Yes to boring, unnecessary meetings or ...

You’ve likely seen the business advice on X (previously Twitter), advising women to take all the exclamation marks, thank yous and - crucially - sorrys out of their emails. But while over-apologising ...