Work To The Yes In Your Business and Leadership – Episode 9

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In my many years of business leadership, I have noticed that the biggest roadblocks and frustrations that face leaders and their teams are often caused by the smallest issues. These issues are minor but when left unresolved become huge hurdles.  If you take the time to work hard to say “yes” to a new opportunity or process instead of taking the easy route by saying “no”, you could prevent many of the little issues from arising and frustrating your future progress. In today’s episode I will outline 4 reasons why taking the extra time to work towards the ‘yes” is worth it.

You don’t become famous for saying “no”

History is great at showing us what works and what doesn’t work. All we have to do is look back at those who have been successful and dissect how they achieved great things. If you look at the famous people of history, you won’t see anyone who is famous for saying “no.” “No” to new processes, “no” to innovation, or ‘no” to improving a product. Those whom history remembers are people who said “yes.” Working hard to say “yes” opens up many new possibilities for growth and prevents little issues from becoming big problems.

Working for the ‘yes” will earn you the respect of your team

Have you had a mentor or superior who by their actions has motivated you to excel and be the best you can be? Chances are that person was a “yes” person. By looking for ways to work through a problem or incorporate a great idea, a leader instills in their team an enthusiasm for growth and hard work. Your team looks to you not just to lead them but to inspire them. Make sure you are giving them what they deserve by learning to work towards the “yes.”

Working for the “yes” is a step towards future success

A key trait of a great leader is the ability to recognize and deal with problems before they arise. One way you can do that is by taking extra effort when problem-solving or relating to your team to work for the “yes.” If by putting in the effort to bring about a good solution to a problem you could prevent other issues from arising down the road, shouldn’t you do it? If accepting a team members ideas could prevent issues from arising in the future, wouldn’t you want to say yes? Working for the “yes” could be one of the greatest preventative tools you’ll ever have.

Working to “yes” will create a better team environment

No one likes a pessimist, especially in the workplace. By taking the easy route and saying “no” to new ideas you might be hurting the atmosphere of your company. On the flip side if you put in a little extra effort to say “yes” you will be empowering those around your to do their best and constantly be looking for new and better ways to grow. A simple mindset change on your part could mean a world of difference to your team, supervisors, and your future success.

Outline of This Episode

  • [1:07] Small issues are sometimes the biggest roadblocks to daily business
  • [1:30] We need to work to get to the “YES” not the “NO”
  • [4:00] There are not many famous “NO” people
  • [5:50] Prepare before something arises to work towards finding a solution
  • [7:50] Create an atmosphere where people are not afraid to fail

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