DIFFICULT-CONVERSATIONS5 MIN READ
Say No Upward: Refusal or Trade-Off?
Turn an overloaded request from a boss into a mutual-purpose trade-off.
The request is reasonable in isolation and impossible in combination. Your job is to make the trade-off visible while staying aligned to the business outcome your boss cares about, so the conversation stays about priorities rather than personal willingness.
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