how to say and look good doing it

how to say and look good doing it

WHY SAY NO? erything v e o d ’t n a c u Yo

STRESS Problem remembering things Poor concentration Poor judgment Irregular heartbeats Muscle tension and severe muscle pain Severe substance abuse Hypersensitive and extremely moody Insomnia Able to see only the negative side of things Heart problems Confused mind Stroke An urge to get away (isolate) from everyone / Hypertension everything Extreme eating disorders Sudden and unwarranted anger Severe weight-gain or weight-loss Getting irritated for the smallest of reasons Ulcers Overreacting to any situation Severe depression Loss of confidence Infertility Eating too much or too little Skin problems Sleeping too much or too little Eczema g in Sharp increase in alcohol / tobacco consumption th y r e v e o Psoriasis d ’t n a c u o of other problems Disturbed sleep, leading to a. Y host Ulcerative colitis Constant headache Crohn's disease Severe digestive problems Hair loss or early graying of hair High blood pressure Breathing problems Feeling tired constantly (even when you wake up in the morning)

a different tool for a different situation find your authentic voice FOR YOUR TOOLBOX

Just say no. Direct Approach Be kind, honest Consider humor? Consider distraction?

the direct approach + optional distraction Derald Everhart, Program Analyst Office of National Programs

Blame the boss My day job is taking all my time right now It’s the boss? , ask for help prioritizing

blame the boss David Kelly, Legislative Advisor, and Michael Arnold, Director, Budget & Program Management Staff

Make an offer I can’t, but Carla can Here’s what I can do…

make an offer Marco Ocadiz, Contract Specialist, Acquisition Branch, AFM

make an offer Jamie Wadzink, Special Projects Director, AFM

I really want to help and I’ll have time next week. smooth it over I would love to take that opportunity. Can it wait?

smooth it over Keith Ware, Team Leader, Help Desk, OCIO

Buy some time I need to check my schedule. I need to check with the boss. I need to think about how I might help. I need to take a look at my current projects.

buy some time Jill Stetka, Program Analyst, of National Programs Office

buy some time Caird Rexroad, Associate Administrator

I’m really trying to take care of the projects I’ve already committed to at this point. . I don’t think I have the right skills. . . I not comfortable performing that task… It’s not you, it’s me

it’s not you, it’s me Joon Park, Director, Human Resources Division, AFM

When to say yes. Just do it.

high priority • • Your job! Your boss’ boss Senior leadership (Administrators, Area Directors, Lab Directors, Research Leaders) • Your team

priority • • Your development and growth Will build a skill Your daily rolodex A career contact

Lower priority • A good cause • Enjoyable, rejuvenating

• Know your priorities • Choose tools for your toolbox • Find your authentic voice • You cannot do everything Let’s review