𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝘀-𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿

Let’s say — Ankit is a capable team leader.
But he has one problem:
He says “yes” to everything.

• “Sure, I’ll review that deck tonight.”
• “Leave it with me, I’ll get it done.”
• “Yes, I’ll attend the client call too.”

He means well.

But now he’s drowning in deliverables, skipping lunch, missing deadlines — and worst of all, resenting his team.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲?
Ankit thinks saying “yes” proves he’s a supportive leader.
But in truth, it's eroding his effectiveness — and the team’s ownership.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿:

Introduce the S.A.N.E. Framework for boundary-setting:

1. See the Request – What are they asking and why?

2. Assess Capacity – Can you really take it on without overload?

3. Navigate Alternatives – Who else? When else? How else?

4. Express Clearly – Say “no” without guilt. Say “yes” with terms.

Sample response:
“I’d love to help, but I’m at capacity right now. Could we look at this tomorrow, or can someone else step in?”

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
• You run a boundary-setting simulation with managers:
– Team member makes 3 urgent requests
– Manager must respond using S.A.N.E.

• You guide them on tone, clarity, and assertiveness.

• They practice saying “no” — and feel the freedom of it.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁?

• Fewer missed deadlines
• Healthier work habits
• Empowered team members who step up
• Ankit is no longer the bottleneck

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆:
Saying “yes” to everything means saying “no” to effectiveness.

Train the managers to say no with strength — and lead with sanity.

Because burnt-out leaders can’t build strong teams.

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Icarians
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