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Lesson 6: How to Advocate for Your Own Needs Without Feeling Selfish

Lesson 6: How to Advocate for Your Own Needs Without Feeling Selfish

"That's not fair!" How do you feel about your needs? Do others agree on which ones are legitimate? This post builds on the previous ones. We're going beyond saying "no" and establishing boundaries. Now we have to ask, "Can I share my needs without feeling selfish?" Here's the wrinkle: if you want something regardless of the consequence to others, that's a moment to evaluate. But what if advocating for your own needs is what allows you to be in the best service to others? Read on to see how Catherine realized she needed to change her approach.

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Lesson 5: Setting Boundaries - How to Push Back and Maintain Self-Respect

Lesson 5: Setting Boundaries - How to Push Back and Maintain Self-Respect

What does it mean to have healthy boundaries? Even if you have them, how do you maintain them? If you struggle to keep your boundaries strong, maybe David's story will help you.

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Lesson 3: How To Say “No” Without Feeling Guilty

Lesson 3: How To Say “No” Without Feeling Guilty

How do you say “no” without feeling guilty? If you’re a recovering and relapsing people-pleaser like me, that ability doesn’t show up overnight. Read on to see what ideas Jill can experiment with to better protect her time, energy, and sanity.

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Blog Post Series: The Top 10 Lessons I Wish I Knew Starting Out as an Asian Leader

Blog Post Series: The Top 10 Lessons I Wish I Knew Starting Out as an Asian Leader

Want to boost your effectiveness as a new leader? The first lesson is to embrace self-encouragement. In this post, we explore how Henry learned to stop beating himself up over mistakes early in his leadership journey, going from self-doubt to self-assurance by responding better to his inner critic.

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Unpaid Endorsement: The All Ears English Podcast

Unpaid Endorsement: The All Ears English Podcast

Learning English is important for anyone who wants to lead across cultures. But the skill means little if you don’t use it to speak up in difficult situations. On our All Ears English podcast episode, join Lindsay and me as we discuss how to navigate conflicts as a global leader.

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