Comments on: Have Something To Say? When the Answer is No

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By: dabeefcake

dabeefcake — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:50:51 +0000

Terrible post but great comments. I’m actually impressed by the GenY’ers comment. Good persepctive Mike. i actually have the oppertunity to work in a career where i get to say ‘no’ to people and i am continually entertained by their reactions. In my exerience, the very few that can take a “no” and the critiques that come with it are also the ones who are most successful.

as my friend in a prior life once said… “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. ” T.Edison

By: hr bartender

hr bartender — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:23:26 +0000

Thanks for commenting Barry. I’d encourage you to reconsider that. I can certainly see the importance of knowing the organization in order to present solid ideas. Many times, that only comes after spending time with a company. But I’d also like to think if a brand new employee had a viable suggestion to either increase revenue or decrease expenses, the company would consider it. Any CEO I’ve ever known is focused on results – regardless of where they come from.

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By: Barry

Barry — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:31:02 +0000

This may seem a little cynical but I believe you have to earn the right to make suggestions, especially the good suggestions. Find the person that you think have earned the right and give the idea away. This is good in many ways. You get to articulate the idea, get feedback and earn respect. As long as you are not whining. If you gave the idea to the right person you will get acknowledged as the source.

By: hr bartender

hr bartender — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:28:27 +0000

Louise – thanks for sharing. You’re right, sometimes it’s a good thing our ideas weren’t put into motion. Everything does happen for a reason.

By: Louise Fletcher

Louise Fletcher — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:21:51 +0000

Great points.

I’d add that sometimes it’s a good thing that your idea is shot down. I know over the years I’ve had some good ideas turned down, but I’ve also had a few that seemed great at the time, but that actually wouldn’t have worked. In those instances, the people who said ‘no’ knew more than I did (even though I never would have believed that at the time!)

Sometimes ‘no’ is just a good lesson learned.

Great post – thanks!