How to Say No: Boundary Setting for the People-Pleasing Techie - THE FIREWALL
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The episode discusses the importance of setting boundaries and effective time management for tech industry professionals and introverts.
In this episode we discussed the importance of setting boundaries and effective time management, particularly for people working in the tech industry and introverts. - Establishing personal values, priorities, and understanding the difference between organisational and individual goals is crucial. - Boundaries are not about building walls or saying "no," but rather about creating psychological safety and empowering others to express their needs. - The episode highlights the challenges of dealing with "toxic" people who lack empathy, and provides strategies for navigating such situations: - Avoiding engagement, maintaining a paper trail, and self-care. - Staying focused on the goals; not getting sidetracked. - Framing tasks and responsibilities in a way that gives them meaning and purpose. - Practicing weekly and daily planning, and "do, delegate, or ditch". - Getting comfortable with discomfort and having difficult conversations. - The discussion emphasises the need for leaders to create an environment where employees feel empowered to express their boundaries. References and Links: - Gillespie, David. Toxic at Work. HarperCollins, 2023.- Gillespie, David. Taming Toxic People…
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