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.

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 not getting promoted. What’s going on? I’m getting burned out.

One of my favorite concepts is the Non-Promotable Task (NPT). Non-Promotable Tasks are tasks th…