The Subtle Art of Saying No

HBR IdeaCast

• Episode: The Subtle Art of Saying No
• Website: HBR IdeaCast
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• Duration: 00:25:33
• Published: 2020-09-22 16:00

Bruce Tulgan, founder of the management training firm RainmakerThinking, says that the key to career success isn't only embracing opportunities; it's also declining projects, tasks, and requests for help so you create time for the most value-added work. He explains how to evaluate each ask, determine which you should prioritize, and deliver either a strategic "yes" or a well-thought-through no. Tulgan is the author of the HBR article "Learn When to Say No."