Resources for Empowering Leaders


1) Setting Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace


Managing expectations is an important part of boundary setting. Be creative, curious and ask what is the best option. Boundary setting can be challenging  - see it as an opportunity to view things from a different perspective. 

These 8 tips are a great starting point to review if you are struggling with managing and setting boundaries. There is the notion of saying yes – but can you get to yes by saying no? 

1. Accept That You Can’t Please Everyone

2. Stop Apologizing For Saying “No!”

3. Consider The Request In Context

4. Communicate Your Needs Honestly And Clearly

5. If Possible, Offer An Alternative

6. Remember You Have A Choice

7. Let Your Boundaries Liberate You

8. Use “Power Words” To Smooth Your Language

(Resource: https://www.inspiringleadershipnow.com/how-to-set-boundaries-at-work/)

2) Empowering Leaders   

With many years of managerial experience under his belt, business owner and consultant Dan Rockwell offers great, short, and helpful insights on leadership. Worth subscribing to. 

https://leadershipfreak.blog/

3) Writer Spotlight: Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin  has a vast variety of subjects. You can subscribe to her newsletters which include quotations, her reading list, podcasts, updates, and articles. 

If you are still exploring habit changes, her book “The Four Tendencies” is worth a read as it breaks down our types in 4 broad categories. 

 

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