How To Avoid Being the “Go-To Fixer” When People Don’t Respect Your No

How To Avoid Being the “Go-To Fixer” When People Don’t Respect Your No is a practical workplace guide for professionals who are constantly relied on, overextended, and expected to solve problems that aren’t theirs. Written by Lee Vale, this book helps readers break the cycle of being the default fixer at work while protecting their time, energy, and professional boundaries.

The book explores why certain people become the go-to fixer in teams, how this role leads to burnout and resentment, and why saying no often feels ineffective when others don’t respect it. Instead of encouraging confrontation, the book offers clear, realistic strategies for setting limits, redefining expectations, and stepping out of unhealthy workplace dynamics without damaging relationships or credibility.

Designed for employees, managers, and professionals in collaborative or high-pressure environments, this guide is especially useful for those dealing with boundary issues, workload imbalance, and people-pleasing tendencies at work. The advice is grounded in real office scenarios and focuses on sustainable productivity rather than constant availability.

As the third book in The Office Drama series, How To Avoid Being the “Go-To Fixer” When People Don’t Respect Your No builds on themes of workplace productivity, boundaries, and emotional resilience. Available in paperback and eBook, it is ideal for readers seeking practical workplace self-help, better boundary setting, and healthier ways to stay productive without being taken advantage of.

If you’re struggling with being overused at work, having your no ignored, or feeling responsible for fixing everything, this book offers clear guidance on how to regain control while remaining professional and respected.