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In this episode of the Work Unravelled podcast, we delve into the critical skill of saying "no" in the workplace.

We discuss:

✔️ The challenges and importance of being assertive

✔️ The consequences of being a 'yes person.'

✔️ The DESC script method helps listeners say "no" respectfully and effectively.

✔️ The role of leaders in protecting their teams from overcommitment

✔️ The cultural factors that make saying "no" difficult

✔️ Actionable strategies to balance their workload, protect their time, and maintain their integrity.

✔️ and more...

📍Timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction to Work Unravelled Podcast
• 00:32 The Power of Saying No
• 02:03 Understanding Assertiveness
• 04:19 The Importance of Setting Boundaries
• 07:45 Leadership and Assertiveness
• 13:32 Challenges in Saying No
• 23:23 Strategies for Saying No Effectively
• 30:28 Final Thoughts and Tips

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In this episode of the Work Unravelled podcast, we explore the challenges of managing and leading in an ever-changing and chaotic environment.

We discuss:

✔️ The inevitability of uncertainty and change in today's world

✔️ How to navigate through uncertainty with resilience

✔️ The importance of contingency planning and pre-mortems

✔️ Fostering a culture that embraces uncertainty as a norm.

✔️ Practical tips on empowering teams, maintaining direction with flexible roadmaps

✔️ The psychological aspects of leadership under pressure

✔️ and more...

📍Timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction: Navigating Uncertainty
• 01:03 Embracing Change as Opportunity
• 01:50 Military Lessons in Uncertainty
• 04:23 Organisational Memory and Learning
• 07:50 Sources of Uncertainty
• 09:20 Strategies for Managing Uncertainty
• 14:18 Roadmap vs. Plan: Flexibility in Leadership
• 16:24 The Certainties of Life: Death, Taxes, and Change
• 16:48 The Psychological Perspective of Leadership
• 18:49 Empowering Teams to Handle Uncertainty
• 21:31 The Natural Human Response to Change
• 26:24 Practical Tips for Leaders to Manage Uncertainty
• 31:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Work Unravelled podcast, we discuss the vital topic of embedding innovation into everyday business practices and organisational culture.

We dissect the differences between creativity and systematic innovation, and emphasise the importance of leadership in fostering a psychologically safe environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute ideas.

We discuss:

✔️ Key strategies such as a six-stage cycle for innovation—capture, evaluate, prioritise, develop, implement, and review

✔️ Practical tips for leaders to nurture an innovative mindset within their teams.

✔️ The necessity of focusing on customer value

✔️ Avoiding the 'shiny trap'

✔️ Building frameworks for innovation to thrive.

✔️ and more...

📍Timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction to Work Unravelled Podcast
• 00:32 Embedding Innovation in Everyday Business
• 02:05 Creativity vs. Innovation: Understanding the Difference
• 08:03 The Six-Stage Cycle of Innovation
• 15:50 Leadership's Role in Fostering Innovation
• 22:21 Practical Tips for Cultivating Innovation
• 30:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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👉Find Andrew online at: https://www.andrewlloydgordon.co.uk/
👉Find Scott online at: https://linktr.ee/scottfulton