Saying no is a core leadership skill - but one that many of us find uncomfortable.

In this episode of the Quiet Leadership Revolution, Lucy and Juliet explore why the word no matters so much in leadership. Whether it's protecting your time, setting a strategic direction or creating a healthy team culture, saying (and hearing) no well is critical for long-term success.

They discuss:

• Why most leaders and teams are doing too much - and what to do about it
• How your values might make saying no feel harder than it should
• Practical tactics and scripts to help you say no with confidence
• Why ‘no’ isn’t the end of a conversation - it can be the start of a better one

If you’re always busy, regularly overstretched or struggle to push back - this episode offers practical ideas and fresh perspectives to help you hold boundaries and lead with more focus and impact.

Episode links

What if slowing down helps you speed up? (Ep. 20)

Are you delegating enough? (Ep. 2)

How to show up in vulnerability as a leader (Ep. 35)

Can values shape organisational culture? (Ep. 23)

The Lucidity Success System - Myself. My Values.

'Slow Productivity' by Cal Newport

The psychology of interpersonal assertiveness from Columbia University

Connect with Lucy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucygower/

Email: lucy@lucidity.org.uk

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Connect with Juliet

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julietcorbett

Email: juliet@consultjuliet.co.uk

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