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Just say no.
Do you remember Nancy Reagan teaching this? You’d probably have to be at least 35 years old to remember this. The First Lady branded this phrase for kids with regard to drugs: JUST SAY NO.
Today I’m talking about saying “no,” because knowing when and how to say no is an important trait for an effective leader.
Now I realize that you all know how to say no, and that you probably say it quite a bit. However, I’ve also run into a good many leaders—especially Christian leaders—who struggle to say no at times when they should.
Why is saying no so hard for many of us? And when should I say no? And how should I say no when it’s appropriate to do so? Continue reading