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Leaders and the Learning Organization | You're Not the Boss of Me

You're Not the Boss of Me

Budgets were cut and the Learning part of the organization dried up while the focus snapped back in line with the notion that wisdom and decisions could only come from the few and learning for the many was a luxury no one could afford. There is a proverb that says, “ If the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail&#.

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What to Do When Your Boss Says No

Harvard Business Review

” He told me he regularly said no — to more staff, to bigger marketing budgets, to additional equipment. It’s a sign that our projects aren’t valued and our careers are stalling out. But, as Mike’s employees learned, hearing “no” can help boost us toward our goals.