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Feb 2019
27m 19s

Never Ask A Question Of A Direct (Whose ...

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We recently published guidance recommending that managers ask directs for their efforts, rather than commanding. "Ask Don't Tell" comes from sales, but sales is about relationships and persuasion much like effective managing is. But several folks have asked, isn't there a risk of being told "no"? 
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