by Bruce Tulgan
There is a dangerous myth in the workplace: that the way to become essential is to say “yes” to every request, work the longest hours, and constantly put out fires. But this doesn’t make you indispensable; it makes you a bottleneck—and eventually, a burnout casualty.In today’s 5-minute briefing on Bruce Tulgan’s practical guide, “The Art of Being Indispensable at Work,” we distinguish between being Used and being Useful. Discover the specific mindset shift required to become the person everyone relies on, without destroying your own capacity to execute.
Bruce Tulgan is a leading expert on leadership and management, best known as the founder of RainmakerThinking, Inc. Since 1993, he has conducted extensive longitudinal research on the changing workplace and the challenges facing managers. He is the author of numerous influential books, including …

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