168. "Not My Job"

Corporate Strategy

We tackle the workplace dilemma of being asked to do work outside your job description and why saying "not my job" can damage your career.
• Three key reasons behind "not my job" situations: resource gaps, skill mismatches, and prioritization issues
• Why successful professionals avoid saying "not my job" even when tasks fall outside their responsibilities
• Strategies for addressing work overload without damaging professional relationships
• The importance of having honest conversations with your manager about skill gaps and time constraints
• How managers should sometimes protect their team by saying "that's not their job" on their behalf
• Tips for turning potential "not my job" moments into opportunities for growth and advancement
• Why company "all hands" meetings are inappropriately named based on the naval emergency origins of the term
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Chapters

1. Playful Periodic Table Banter (00:00:00)

2. Element Guessing Game (00:05:41)

3. Test-Taking Skills and Interview Abilities (00:10:08)

4. Foot Problems and Recovery Updates (00:16:36)

5. Introducing "Not My Job" Dilemma (00:20:15)

6. Three Pillars of Workplace Refusals (00:29:17)

7. All Hands Meetings: A Naval Misnomer (00:41:53)

8. Final Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-Up (00:48:05)