From the course: A Guide to Setting Boundaries in the Modern Workplace

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Mindful modeling

Mindful modeling

- 'Twas the night before Christmas. My mom, sister, and I were all sitting around with a warm beverage in our hand getting ready for our Christmas Eve feast. I was reading, my mom was cooking and my sister was talking on the phone. Suddenly we heard my sister say, "It's 5:30 pm, you need to shut your computer down." She could tell we were shocked and confused. My sister explained, "One of my team members "was still working and it was time for her to stop." We nodded. She had a point. I'll never forget that moment. As a VP in her company, my sister was communicating to her direct report that having appropriate boundaries at work was not only something she wanted for her team but expected of her team. In this lesson, I'll teach you how to demonstrate healthy boundaries to your team also and clarify realistic expectations for them. Before I share any practical tips, it's important to acknowledge that as a leader in your…

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