How Saying Yes to Extra Work Makes You Less of a Team Player as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader
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Ever felt overwhelmed by your workload simply because you couldn’t say no? Sometimes humanitarian and development leaders struggle with the urge to be team players, often leading to taking on more work than we can handle.  This may lead to burnout and decreased productivity. This episode dives into a critical mindset shift: recognizing that saying no can actually enhance your effectiveness, well-being, and relationships at work. In this episode you'll learn: How to reclaim your time and energy by understanding the true cost of overcommitting. Practical strategies for saying no without guilt, realize the positive impact of focusing on quality over quantity Gain insights into fostering a healthier team culture that respects boundaries. Tune in now to transform your approach to workload management AND become a more effective team player!   WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE? QUIZ Want to know how to lead better?  It starts by understanding your leadership style.   To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader.  Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.   This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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