melanie ensign (she/her)This advice from Lauren and Laura at Weak Ties/Strong Bonds is framed for womxn consultants — and it's excellent. 💕
But I'm sharing it publicly because I know a lot of men who desperately need these lessons. Yes, I'm talking about, you, Boo Boo.
Women are socialized to ask whether we're truly qualified before saying yes. Men are rarely told to do that — so they don't. They say yes, figure it out (or don't), and the people around them absorb the mess. Ugh!
Lauren and Laura lay out four genuinely responsible ways to take on work that stretches your capabilities:
→ Learn it (with transparency and appropriate pricing)
→ Build the capability (bring in the right partners)
→ Own the outcome (lead and quality-check, even if you're not executing)
→ Stay in the room (make smart referrals, don't just disappear)
🎯 "You need to be the person who can ensure it gets done well."
https://www.wt-sb.com/ties-that-bind/saying-yes-to-go-tiramisu-bro-cruise
Saying "Yes," To-Go Tiramisu, and the Bro Cruise — Weak Ties/Strong Bonds
Many womxn entrepreneurs bring that instinct along with us when we start our own businesses, saying yes only when we’re confident we can deliver excellent work. That instinct protects our clients, our partners, and our reputations. But sometimes, it also closes the door too quickly. Here are 4 respo