Reply To: Why saying ‘no’ is a leadership skill I had to learn the hard way

Thank you Samantha for sharing this experience. I totally agree with you, saying NO is not a sign of weakness, it’s done out of strength as long as it is respectful.
For my case, I have learnt that as we advance as leaders, we become more strategic. Saying no is sometimes hard because it requires us to let go of some ideas/suggestions/opportunities but it helps us to maintain focus on our strategic priorities. Another way I have experienced it is through setting standards and boundaries which helps me to decide what I can let in or let go without straining. I think it’s very important to know that as leaders, the decisions we make do not only apply to us as individuals but they affect the direction of work,entire organisational team or even the community that we serve. If leaders focus on win-win, saying no will not hurt anyone but will bring strength for all.

• This reply was modified 4 months, 1 week ago by Harriet Nayiga.
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