The Uncommon Executive

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How to Say No to Non-Promotable Tasks and avoid Burnout
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How to Say No to Non-Promotable Tasks and avoid Burnout

Non-promotable tasks move the company (or other's careers) forward, but not yours. Learn how to identify them and say no.

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Yue Zhao
May 02, 2024
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Client: Hey Yue, I’ve been taking on a lot of work for my manager and team. I’m regularly being told that I’m doing a great job with all my work. They clearly trust me and my capabilities, but I’m no…

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