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\nWith a name like Girl Wonder, you might expect me to have superpowers. Sure, I\u2019m pretty good at pulling events together, negotiating with vendors, and planning. But sometimes, I have to engage another special power \u2013 saying \u201cno.\u201d
\nDoes this two-letter word make me a villain? As a boss, manager, or coworker, does it make you one when you say it? I don\u2019t think so.
\nYou\u2019ve seen the excitement in someone\u2019s eyes and the pride that they exude when they have that great idea to bring to the table. Or even the courage it took to ask for something. From your vantage point, even considering those hurdles, it\u2019s tough sometimes to agree to even the best, well-intentioned ideas.
\nShooting down ideas and projects won\u2019t make you popular, but it\u2019s a necessary evil. As one of the guardians for how we do things and who we are, I\u2019ve learned that there\u2019s a right way and a wrong way for keeping on track.
\n3 Ways to be the Good “Bad Guy”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Listen \u2013 and hear <\/em>\u2013 all ideas.<\/strong> Even if it seems crazy or can\u2019t be accomplished for one reason or another, let the creative person who came to you finish sharing before you respond. If you pre-judge or shut them down right away, you could miss out on an out of the box idea that aligns better than an original plan.<\/li>\n
  2. Provide positive explanation.<\/strong> Any task takes time and people behind it to make it happen. When you have a shortage of one, the other, or both, explain why you can\u2019t say \u201cyes,\u201d especially if there\u2019s a chance to revisit it down the line.<\/li>\n
  3. Celebrate milestones.<\/strong> Your culture is one of your greatest assets, and showing appreciation for hard work is one of the best ways to keep up the fun. Celebrating your people can soften a decision and is an underlying reminder of how important they are – especially when you have to say \u201cno\u201d to something like summer hours or getting a puppy for the office.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To protect your brand, your culture, and sometimes your sanity, you can\u2019t make everything<\/em><\/strong> possible. What is well within your power is being always open to solutions for larger problems, answering questions that inspire a change, and keeping it positive.
    \nphoto credit: iStock.com\/JJPan<\/em><\/p>\n

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    \"AVA_RU-Blog-ADaugherty\"Shooting down an idea likely won’t\u00a0make you the most popular one at work, but as Girl Wonder shares this week, there’s a right way to be the “bad guy.” Like what Angie has to say?\u00a0Join the conversation below\u00a0or email her directly<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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