Before Breakfast Make an offer
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Jul 17, 2024 Learn why speaking up about what you want to do is crucial in various settings to avoid being stuck with tasks you're not enthusiastic about
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Make Offers Early
- Speak up early about what you want to do to avoid unwanted assignments or invitations.
- Making specific offers preempts less appealing requests and increases your chances of doing what you want.
Examples of Unwanted Invitations
- People often receive invitations or assignments they don't want, like a friend choosing a kids menu restaurant or a boss scheduling a conflicting event.
- These moments illustrate the need to communicate preferences clearly to avoid mismatch.
Specify Volunteer Preferences
- Proactively tell volunteer leaders exactly what roles you'd like to take on, even if they assume otherwise.
- This approach helps you avoid default assignments and engage where you prefer.