You can still say “no” to an employee and walk away with your relationship intact. But in order for this to happen, you, as a leader, must come to the table prepared to talk…not defend…but truly talk and problem solve. I’m going to show you how to overcome two of the biggest objections leaders give when it comes to approving requests. Make these simple adjustments and whether you can help your employee or not, they’ll see you as an advocate and not just the decision maker.