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How To (Politely) Turn Down a Leadership Role
The traditional story goes that career success comes from climbing the ladder to higher and higher management positions.
But, not everybody can be a great manager.
And truth be told, not everyone wants to be a manager — and that’s okay.
If your boss just offered you a leadership position that you don’t want, there are some (polite) ways to turn down the offer without compromising your ability to progress and grow at the company.
“True or false: The only way to succeed is to become a manager.”
You guessed it… false.
The statement above is a myth. Research shows it is possible to progress both laterally and vertically regarding career growth; you just need the right employee development.
While some employees prefer a more linear path and want to climb up the ladder into management roles, others are happier by moving sideways and grow as individual contributors.
Both avenues can lead to success and it just depends on what you want from your career.
One thing to keep in mind though, is that if you’re good at your job, chances are that, with time, your boss might offer you a leadership role.
Now, I’m not saying be bad at your job from now on, or reduce your efficiency. NO!
All I’m saying is, be prepare for when that moment arrives.
You might feel pressured to take the offer.
Some people might even say, “this is a great opportunity,” “wow! you’re lucky they are offering you this,” etc… But you don’t have to take it if you don’t want to.
Regardless if you choose to turn down a management position, that conversation is never easy.
That’s why in this blog, you’ll find prompts to help you decide if you should turn down the promotion, how to politely turn it down, and five considerations to keep in mind when having the difficult conversation. All without compromising your ability to progress in the future.
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