Ruchit SutharNov 18, 2025
Saying No Without Saying No: Boundary-Setting Scripts for Engineering Leaders
You're the reliable one—always available, always saying yes—and drowning. Learn why boundaries are hard (hero culture, flattery, fear), principles (about priorities not people, clear and communicated, negotiable but not non-existent), and specific scripts for common situations: extra work, interruptions, meetings, quick favors, weekend pressure. Boundaries protect your ability to deliver, not reject people.
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