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Welcome to Building a Better Geek, where we explore the intersection of technology, psychology and well-being. For high-functioning introverts finding an audience and who like humans at least as much as machines. If you want to go deep on leadership, communication and all the things that go into building you; let’s grok on!
How to Say No: Boundary Setting for the People-Pleasing Techie - THE FIREWALL
Building a Better Geek
47 minutes 24 seconds
1 year ago
How to Say No: Boundary Setting for the People-Pleasing Techie - THE FIREWALL
In this episode we discussed the importance of setting boundaries and effective time management, particularly for people working in the tech industry and introverts.
- Establishing personal values, priorities, and understanding the difference between organisational and individual goals is crucial.
- Boundaries are not about building walls or saying "no," but rather about creating psychological safety and empowering others to express their needs.
- The episode highlights the challenges of dealing with "toxic" people who lack empathy, and provides strategies for navigating such situations: - Avoiding engagement, maintaining a paper trail, and self-care. - Staying focused on the goals; not getting sidetracked. - Framing tasks and responsibilities in a way that gives them meaning and purpose. - Practicing weekly and daily planning, and "do, delegate, or ditch". - Getting comfortable with discomfort and having difficult conversations.
- The discussion emphasises the need for leaders to create an environment where employees feel empowered to express their boundaries.
References and Links:
- Gillespie, David. Toxic at Work. HarperCollins, 2023.- Gillespie, David. Taming Toxic People. Penguin Random House, 2017.- Kerr, James. Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life. Constable, 2013.- Stone, Douglas, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen. Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most. Penguin Books, 2010.
Building a Better Geek
Welcome to Building a Better Geek, where we explore the intersection of technology, psychology and well-being. For high-functioning introverts finding an audience and who like humans at least as much as machines. If you want to go deep on leadership, communication and all the things that go into building you; let’s grok on!
