EPISODE · Dec 20, 2023 · 18 MIN
How to Say No to Non-Promotable Tasks
from Your Worthy Career · host Melissa Lawrence
Have you wondered if you’re taking on too many non-promotable tasks? If you’re someone who gets asked to do administrative work you don’t think is part of your job description, then this episode is for you.Today I’m breaking down what a non-promotable task is, how to tell if the task is going to advance your career, something you’re asked to do because you’re a woman, and how to strategically say no in a way that won’t sacrifice your team player reputation or your performance.What you’ll learn:What a non-promotable task is and how to tell if you’re taking on too many of themWhen to say yes to non-promotable tasks4 strategies for strategically saying no to tasks that won’t advance your careerHead over to Your Worthy Career for full show notes.Get the Book: Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Method to Build a Meaningful Career in Pharma and Biotech here.Work with Me: Learn more and apply to work with me here.Love the podcast? Share your feedback by leaving us a review. Thank you!Connect on SocialsLinkedInInstagram
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Have you wondered if you’re taking on too many non-promotable tasks? If you’re someone who gets asked to do administrative work you don’t think is part of your job description, then this episode is for you. Today I’m breaking down what a non-promotable task is, how to tell if the task is going to advance your career, something you’re asked to do because you’re a woman, and how to strategically say no in a way that won’t sacrifice your team player reputation or your performance. What you’ll ...
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