Chapter
Being Honest About Limited Bandwidth to Perform a Task
52:36 - 58:18 (05:41)
The speaker expresses the importance of being honest about limited capacity and finding a way to communicate dependability for the outcome even if not for the interaction.
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The speaker shares ways of preserving dependability within professional relationships when there's a disruption of communication, like checking in through email.
52:36 - 54:19 (01:42)
Professional Relationships
Summary
The speaker shares ways of preserving dependability within professional relationships when there's a disruption of communication, like checking in through email. The discussion also explores handling flow disruption in a work setting versus a non-work scenario like completing a chapter of a book.
ChapterBeing Honest About Limited Bandwidth to Perform a Task
Episode#399: Adam Grant — The Man Who Does Everything
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key to saying no is honesty and setting realistic expectations.
54:19 - 58:18 (03:58)
Time Management
Summary
The key to saying no is honesty and setting realistic expectations. Though it may feel uncomfortable, saying no in advance is preferable to doing a mediocre job later on.