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Saying ‘No’ with grace

First published on March 19, 2021

When you start out in business, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list which seems to grow arms and legs every day! There is always something else to be done, someone else looking to you for a decision and usually never enough time to do it all.

It’s useful early on to learn how to prioritise and focus only on the important work that needs to be done. That however can be easier said than done when so many tasks and a barrage of requests are competing for your attention – other people asking you to review a presentation, make a decision on a supplier, speak at an event and so on.

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