Comments on: The Independent “No” http://artofgreatthings.com/2010/03/the-independent-no/ Better Ways to Live, Work, and Change the World Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:14:29 -0500 hourly 1 By: Justin Dixon http://artofgreatthings.com/2010/03/the-independent-no/comment-page-1/#comment-1236 Justin Dixon Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:25:09 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=3172#comment-1236 I've found that part of my own being able to say no requires having a proper view of authority. So many people are raised so that authority means punishment for mistakes rather than an ally to help them focus and grow. If this is not addressed than teaching people the courage to stand up and tell authority no is going to be more difficult. I've found that part of my own being able to say no requires having a proper view of authority. So many people are raised so that authority means punishment for mistakes rather than an ally to help them focus and grow. If this is not addressed than teaching people the courage to stand up and tell authority no is going to be more difficult.

]]> By: Kwabena "Koby" Ackie http://artofgreatthings.com/2010/03/the-independent-no/comment-page-1/#comment-1235 Kwabena "Koby" Ackie Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:30:59 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=3172#comment-1235 Jeff,<br><br>I agree whole-heartedly with this post. Open and honesty communication in this manner is the key to any relationship. It makes certain that nothing is left unsaid and that every avenue possible is explored. Leaders are only successful if they have a strong support system. Jeff,

I agree whole-heartedly with this post. Open and honesty communication in this manner is the key to any relationship. It makes certain that nothing is left unsaid and that every avenue possible is explored. Leaders are only successful if they have a strong support system.

]]> By: Cheryl Paris http://artofgreatthings.com/2010/03/the-independent-no/comment-page-1/#comment-1234 Cheryl Paris Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:56:19 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=3172#comment-1234 Jeffrey,<br><br>We all need to know how to say 'no' to irrelevant, unpleasant ideas, judgments and decisions. <br>I think you are doing the right thing to teach the team to say 'no'. I know it is very difficult to say 'no' and especially when it is the 'boss'. Obviously if we are not saying to 'no' then we may end up putting a lot of people 's life at risk as mentioned by Madeline.<br><br>Cheers,<br>Cheryl Paris Blog Jeffrey,

We all need to know how to say 'no' to irrelevant, unpleasant ideas, judgments and decisions.
I think you are doing the right thing to teach the team to say 'no'. I know it is very difficult to say 'no' and especially when it is the 'boss'. Obviously if we are not saying to 'no' then we may end up putting a lot of people 's life at risk as mentioned by Madeline.

Cheers,
Cheryl Paris Blog

]]> By: Madeleine http://artofgreatthings.com/2010/03/the-independent-no/comment-page-1/#comment-1233 Madeleine Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:09:10 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=3172#comment-1233 Jeffrey, Important things to think about, especially in these times. In my opinion there is far too much pressure to be a team player, even if it means that one fails to save a company from itself. The example which comes is mind is Washington Mutual Bank whose CEO led it to the biggest bank failure in US history. The employees who went along as good team members lost their jobs, their life savings (in some cases), their health insurance (I assume), and possibly their homes. This is an extreme example to be sure, but managers do need to welcome independent views, as you say. Jeffrey, Important things to think about, especially in these times. In my opinion there is far too much pressure to be a team player, even if it means that one fails to save a company from itself. The example which comes is mind is Washington Mutual Bank whose CEO led it to the biggest bank failure in US history. The employees who went along as good team members lost their jobs, their life savings (in some cases), their health insurance (I assume), and possibly their homes. This is an extreme example to be sure, but managers do need to welcome independent views, as you say.

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