THE CASE FOR SAYING NO!!

Saying yes to something you don’t want to do prioritizes being polite over being genuine, argues uniquely HR CEO Mikaela Kiner — and all those extra yeses will cost you. Saying no isn’t easy, but it’s essential. To get started, Kiner suggests you start with a simple question: “If I don’t do this, will it matter in three weeks, three months, three years from now?” Putting requests in context can help you determine what’s actually critical.

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