What was your first reaction when you read the title to this post?
“Thank you, may I have another?”
Did you “go negative” right away? Did you think I would be discussing HR leaders getting dumped on by their colleagues, the employees, and a long list of other ungrateful souls?
Wait Just A Second
How about we try this approach instead…
“Thank you, but I would prefer the high-risk project”
“Thank you, however, I would like to take the lead on that new initiative”
“Thank you, but I would really like to be a part of that expansion project”