Lots of folks are headed for a crash or have crashed because they have not mastered the art of answering the next request for their time and attention with something other than an unqualified, “yes.” In the interest of preserving your health, sanity and well-being, the author offers 10 things you can say besides, “Yes,” when someone asks you to attend their meeting, join their project or take on another commitment.
Source: Eblin Group, May 2021. Link. The ten phrases can be used to collaborate with and support your colleagues without sinking yourself in the process. The list is organized in these three categories of response:
- Yes, but responses
- Learn more responses
- No, but responses