Katie on: Saying an Honest No- an interview with Katie on how saying “no” is actually saying yes to you. Here are three examples >> 1. The boss asks that you skip some family time for work S: Hi, Katie! I know it’s 3 o’clock Friday afternoon, but I just remembered I need the TPS report by Monday morning. K: You know, actually, I’m unable to. I can’t. But I know there’s another way. Why don’t you call … so-and-so. S: Oh, but Katie–I need YOU to do it. K: You know, I hear that, and I’m unable to. Merry Christmas. S: Surely, you could just do it tonight, after dinner. K: You know, actually, I’m unable to. I can’t. S: This is going to show up on your annual review. K: I hear that, and I think that’s a very honest thing to do, because in reality, that’s correct. 2. A co-worker asks for a favor S: …I have a hair appointment at lunch. Could you cover for me at the desk? K: You know, actually, I’m unable to. S: Oh, come on. I’ll cover for you next time. K: You know, I really appreciate that. I’ll look forward to that for sure. And I’m unable to cover you on this one, but I know you’ll have a great time at the hair-dresser. S: You’re not being a team player here! K: You know, it really looks that way, doesn’t it? And of course, as we know, I am. 3. A teenager who wants the car S: Hey Mom! Can I use your car to go to the movies? K: No, actually, no. S: All the other kids’ parents let them use the car. K: Oh, my goodness, it’s true, isn’t it? You know, we really have different lives. S: If you loved me, you’d let me use the car. K: You know, it’s so interesting you would say that. You know, I love you with all my heart, and I’m not letting you use the car. S: Mom, I hate you! I hate you! Everything in my life that’s wrong is wrong because of you. K: Oh, honey. I’m so sorry you feel that way. I adore you. Thank you, Stever. Listen to this interview with The Get it Done Guy, Stever Robbins here: steverrobbins/getitdoneguy/byronkatie.htm
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 11:42:28 +0000
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