The Audacity of ‘Nope’

Sometimes we just need to say, “Nope. We’re not doing it. Instead, were sticking to our vision!” [Of course, you can only say that when you know what your vision is.] As leaders, we can’t afford to latch on to every opportunity that comes our way or any that we manufacture. It is clearly unhealthy and ineffective for leaders to get caught up in the ‘next best thing’ malady. There are times, of course, when a new idea or thought can positively change the course of an entire organization. I have personally seen one great idea save an entire organization from distinction. Leaders know that we can’t chase every new idea or thought. It is obvious. It is one of the first things you come to realize as a leader. However, it isn’t always so easy to say “nope”. It takes a significant amount of confidence, trust, fearlessness and mettle to say “nope”. Disciplining yourself and your organization to say “no...