On Saying No - The Power of Simply Answering, "No."

Re:On Saying No - The Power of Simply Answering, "No." by edw519 on Sunday September 13, 2009 @09:46AM (#820104)

The title get's it right. "No" is about power.

I prefer "yes", which is less about power and more about getting things done.

Interesting article. Will I ignore OP's advice and keep doing what I always have?

Yes.

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Re:On Saying No - The Power of Simply Answering, "No." by mitko on Sunday September 13, 2009 @10:16AM (#820122)

On the getting things done. In the company where I did internship last year there was completely different attitude. People were urged to use "Yes, if..." instead of "No, because...". Not surprisingly this is the most successful EDA company.

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Re:On Saying No - The Power of Simply Answering, "No." by gaius on Sunday September 13, 2009 @10:27AM (#820129)

On the contrary, no to superfluous bullshit is a powerful tool for getting stuff done. Someone I know likes to just say I'm bored now and walk out of pointless meetings.

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Re:On Saying No - The Power of Simply Answering, "No." by jerf on Sunday September 13, 2009 @10:56AM (#820143)

Well, "I'm bored now" hasn't come up, but I sure have said "I don't think I'm contributing to this meeting anymore" and walked out. Fortunately, that gets light bonus points for me with my boss, which makes it easier.

Also, remember that phrasing; even without my particular boss that is likely to make a point with any sensibly-business-minded boss.

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