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The art of being indispensable: Stop being a "yes man," start being a "go-to" person (Bruce Tulgan)

from Momentum, your daily edge in Leadership 🚀 · host Easify

There is a dangerous myth in the workplace: that the way to become essential is to say "yes" to every request, work the longest hours, and constantly put out fires. But this doesn't make you indispensable; it makes you a bottleneck—and eventually, a burnout casualty.In today's 5-minute briefing on Bruce Tulgan's practical guide, "The Art of Being Indispensable at Work," we distinguish between being Used and being Useful.Discover the specific mindset shift required to become the person everyone relies on, without destroying your own capacity to execute.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/momentum-your-daily-edge-in-leadership--6706012/support.Enjoyed this 5-minute briefing?The full, 20-minute deep dive on this book is waiting for you in our premium feed.Unlock the masterclass to get every key lesson, framework, and actionable insight.🚀 Subscribe to Momentum Premium here!

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