Cilla is forced to say “YES” to everything her little sister Maddy demands for 24 hours. From silly challenges to unexpected ...

Instead of jumping directly to “no,” explain to the client how accepting the new project could compromise the quality of your deliverables. Decline projects that don’t align with your strategic vision ...

Heads of State star Priyanka Chopra looked back at all the hard work she put into her career when she was younger. Recalling ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Abigail Schad/DAILY At the end of my freshman orientation two summers ago, my group leader left us ...

Always saying "yes" at work, while seemingly helpful, can lead to burnout, an uneven workload, and damage your career reputation, trapping you as a helper instead of a leader. Learning to selectively ...

There’s an old Jim Carrey film called "Yes Man." The premise is simple: Jim Carrey says yes to literally everyone and everything. As you can imagine, the results are a bit of a mixed bag. "Yes Man" ...

I’m a pro at saying no. Nope, sorry, I can’t make it to drinks. Nah, that movie looks terrible. No, thank you, this job isn’t quite right for me. Saying no is an important skill in setting boundaries, ...

Saying "no" is one of those things that seems like it should be simple, but somehow, it isn't. We've all been there—juggling too many responsibilities, saying "yes" when we want to say "no," and ...

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Leadership is often associated with bold decisions, big ideas, and the ability to rally a team. But one of the most important and underrated leadership skills is knowing what not to do. Saying no ...

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