Introduction Starting a demanding new job often comes with an unspoken pressure to prove yourself. You want to show your manager that you are reliable, demonstrate your skills, and become someone the team can count on. So, whenever another task comes your way, saying yes feels like the safest choice. But what happens when every yes leaves you with less time for your existing responsibilities, personal life, and well-being? Learning to say no is not about avoiding hard work. It is about understanding your limits, protecting your priorities, and making sure your efforts create meaningful results. The Fear of Disappointing Others In a new role, setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable. You may worry that declining a request will make you seem uncooperative or less committed than your colleagues. This fear can lead you to accept unrealistic deadlines, volunteer for unnecessary work, and remain available long after your working hours end. Over time, these habits can create...
Introduction Bill Marriott was the CEO of his family's Hotel Chain for more than 40 years. He practiced "Management By Walking Around" or MBWA in a very practical manner. In 2012, on his 80th birthday, he left the CEO position but decided to play an active role as a chairman of the Marriott Hotel Chain. Recently he published an article where he shared 12 rules of success. We always like the list and hence he summarised his success in the form of these 12 success principles. He often says that no one can become a good leader by accident and it takes discipline and dedication to become a great leader. Let's discuss these principles in more detail. Bill Marriott’s 12 Rules of Success Bill Marriott explained how the list of 12 rules of success served him well and he hopes that it will be useful to our career also. 1. Always challenge your team members to do give their best. He also stressed upon doing this very often. Let's watch a video on success formula of Kalpana...