ICommunicate Radio Show #127: Just Say No

Saying no is one of the hardest things to do. In this week’s episode of ICommunicate, Joe Lyman joins Mark to discuss when and how to be more assertive to set boundaries, avoid distractions and define levels of urgency. Segment 1: There are so many distractions and people that end up distracting us from our priorities, but sometimes we feel too guilty to turn down somebody who’s asking for our help. What are the benefits to establishing guidelines of communication as a leader? Segment 2: With so many opportunities knocking at our door, it becomes easy to let ourselves get sucked into a wormhole where we end up spending more time focusing on other people rather than taking care of our own needs. Why is it so hard to say no to people? How does our inability to say no impact our health and relationships? Segment 3: Self-reflection may bring to light certain habits and behaviors that we possess that are inadvertently causing us more stress. What habits can we form to improve our relationships with other people? How can we develop new habits that make managing attention and relationships less of a burden on our mental health? Segment 4: As leaders, we have made commitments to our teams, our clients, and our own well-being. How can we balance all of our commitments with incoming tasks?