Let Go Of The 'No'?

Let Go Of The 'No'?

(By Chris Stonick) A couple of weeks ago, a reader asked, “What do you do when a client says NO?” Clients say no all the time. But deciphering that no quickly is what makes the difference between top sellers and the rest.

It’s Time to Say "No" to Yes People

“When two people always agree, one of them is unnecessary,” said William Wrigley, Jr., the creator of Wrigley’s chewing gum. This certainly holds true in the workplace, where many managers seem to love to surround themselves with “yes people.“ You know the type—they never question an assignment or suggest better ways of doing things. Instead, they leave with the impression that the boss doesn’t want to hear any negative information or listen to …

Speech Therapy to Say No - Leadership Freak

Other people run your life when you can’t say no. You become a tool for other people’s agenda. Constant yeses lead to hidden bitterness. Overcommitting dilutes your impact. Over time, people stop believing your commitments. Team members stop owning their problems. Learn to say no and keep your friends...