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Does ‘urgent’ work get put on your desk just before you head home? If you keep accepting last minute work you’re establishing a pattern. That’s going to result in your always being the person your boss knows they can dump work on. And it’s going to keep happening until you start to push back. Here’s how you can do it assertively and politely. 1. When it’s not your work If the work isn’t your responsibilty, then you’re not actually the best person to do it. Just because you’re visibly present, that doesn’t mean you should be the one picking up the slack for other people. Explain that the task would be done more effectively if were done by the person whose job it actually is. 2. When you have too much on your plate already When you can’t physically take more work on, start to draw lines. The person putting the work on you may not fully understand how much you’re doing currently so it’s down to you to simply explain it. Explain that you’re at your full capacity and say that ONLY if your schedule changes will you be able to take on the additional work. 3. When you need to set a boundary This is the one people struggle with most, but setting clear boundaries will mean a better work/life balance, and a better relationship in the long term with the person who keeps giving you ‘urgent’ tasks. It’ll feel really uncomfortable the first time you do it, but eventually it’ll feel like second nature. Set a boundary by accommodating their request, whilst clearly outlining where the line is for you. If it’s home time, then it’s home time. That doesn’t mean you won’t do the work, it just means you’ve ring fenced when work is over. Finally, DO NOT do tell them what you’re really thinking. As much as you’d really, really like to. #boundaries #worklifebalance #communicationtips #karen

8 surprising career rules that top CEOs swear by I felt stuck in my career I was trying every productivity hack and self-help book. No success. Then a mentor gave me simple advice that changed everything. I took the leap, and within months: • my performance improved • my confidence soared • and I began achieving goals I once thought were impossible. Amazing illustrations by Ash Lamb 👏 1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵   ↣ Specialization can lead to stagnation. Diversify your skills.   ↣ Learn one skill from a completely different field this month. 2. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀   ↣ Complexity doesn't just confuse customers. It slows innovation.   ↣ Identify one process you can simplify this week to save resources. 3. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱   ↣ Comfort is the enemy of progress. Embrace risks to boost growth.   ↣ Take on a project that scares you. Document your growth. 4. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻   ↣ Regular self-assessment accelerates learning and prevents mistakes. ↣ Schedule 15 min every week to review your week's lessons and wins. 5. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿   ↣ Technical skills get you hired. EQ gets you promoted.   ↣ Practice active listening in your next three meetings. Note the impact. 6. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻   ↣ Each setback provides valuable information for future success.   ↣ Create a "Failure Resume" highlighting lessons from your mistakes. 7. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼-𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀   ↣ Small, consistent changes lead to massive results over time.   ↣ Improve a small habit by 1% daily for a month. Track the results. 8. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵   ↣ Cultivate bonds before you need them. Give more than you take.   ↣ Reach out to 1 person in your network weekly with no agenda. Embrace these insights and watch your mindset and career transform. ♻️ Share this to empower your network. ➕ Follow Dr. Miro Bada for more growth insights.

10 powerful visuals to transform your career. If you're between 20 and 50, this is for you: (credit to Roberto Ferraro for these hard-hitting illustrations) 10 simple but powerful lessons: 1. You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don’t Take ↳ Failure is an unavoidable part of growing to your full potential.  ↳ Accept challenges for what they are – opportunities to learn. 2. Real Leadership is About Empowerment ↳ Great leaders build an environment where everyone can flourish. ↳ They don’t just tell people what to do; they help them grow and become leaders themselves. 3. The Ingredients of a Successful Career ↳ When you work with the right people, you challenge each other to keep pushing. ↳ When you’re surrounded by talented individuals, you’re inspired to set the bar higher. 4. Celebrating Introverts and Extroverts ↳ Introverts are adept at critical thinking and forming deep one-on-one connections. ↳ Extroverts thrive in group brainstorms and are masters at networking. 5. The Learning Curve ↳ Making mistakes is human; it's a part of life. ↳ Learn the lessons they teach you and continue to grow. 6. The Power of the Mind ↳ Your thoughts shape your words, your words determine your actions, and your actions develop into habits. ↳ Positive thoughts boost your confidence and motivation to take action. 7. The Importance of Good Health for Peak Performance ↳ A sound body and mind are needed to be productive. ↳ Making self-care a priority positively impacts your personal and professional life. 8. The Benefits of Walking ↳ Studies show walking improves creative thinking by 60% on average. ↳ The next time you're out of ideas, take a 15-minute stroll. 9. Micromanagers Obstruct Progress ↳ Micromanagement kills motivation. ↳ Having someone constantly monitoring you destroys productivity. 10. Beat Procrastination ↳ The first step is always the hardest. ↳ Break your tasks into smaller parts and focus on one thing at a time to feel less overwhelmed. Which of these visuals resonated most with you? Let me know in the comments. ♻️ Repost to inspire your network. And follow Eric Partaker for more. 📌 Want the full collection of my resources on business, leadership and self-mastery for free? Sign up for Peak Performance Insights: https://lnkd.in/dF-VwKqi  You’ll join 235,000+ who are putting in the work to become their best selves.