Posted on Oct 11, 2017
What's the best skill from the military that has helped you succeed in your career or business (try not to use leadership)?
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The word is "YES"
Almost never say no, listen, consider, and provide a yes, or a way (and cost) to get to yes. (does not apply to illegal or immoral tasks)
Even when what i wanted to say was NO, thats dumb, not worth the cost in time or risk.
A No would be taken poorly most times, but a "YES", and this is what it will cost, was heard, considered, and then "decided" it should be a no by the tasker..WIN/WIN
Almost never say no, listen, consider, and provide a yes, or a way (and cost) to get to yes. (does not apply to illegal or immoral tasks)
Even when what i wanted to say was NO, thats dumb, not worth the cost in time or risk.
A No would be taken poorly most times, but a "YES", and this is what it will cost, was heard, considered, and then "decided" it should be a no by the tasker..WIN/WIN
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CPT Christopher Coker
AWESOME answer.
Yes is a great way to empower others and foster great ideas. Saying no brings nothing but the opposite. I'll admit, this isn't a word that I had thought of, but I am glad you brought it to my attention!
Yes is a great way to empower others and foster great ideas. Saying no brings nothing but the opposite. I'll admit, this isn't a word that I had thought of, but I am glad you brought it to my attention!
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