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There are times it is necessary - but for those that are the highest performers, there tends to be a lot of leeway. I just do what I am told ;)

I do what I am told within reason. There are times when I have to firmly say no.

Of course. Of late, I have been saying no too, though it isn't because I am forced to do things, but that I have been taking on too much overall, as there is always more I feel I could be doing. My supervisor has been trying to get me to do a little less in some areas. :D

That makes sense. I typically am saying no because I can see requirements or outcomes that the person didn't realize. I imagine it is probably frustrating for people, but if they could see the bigger picture they would understand.

but if they could see the bigger picture they would understand.

This is often the case and it can be a long time before they come back and say, "I see now!"

Most of the time they never come back... 😃 Maybe it is my delivery.

It has taken three years for some people to come back and say they were wrong... it is a mountain for some people!