This represents the highest development level of leadership. In this day of high collaboration there is a build in bias toward doing more because there are more voices at the table. The only way I know as a leader to say No to good things is to already have a bigger Yes. Leaders have to have the courage to say no to the few for the benefit of the many. Brad Lomenick owns this problem and offer practical advice:
“I love this quote, but I struggle constantly with implementing it. It makes total sense, but as a persuader, my leadership style is to include and to invite more and more into the conversation and the huddle.”