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How to say no | from WorkLife with Adam Grant
In a world filled with requests, many of us are struggling to stay afloat. Even if you’re not a people-pleaser, the desire to maintain a positive reputation can make it hard to turn others down. In this episode, Adam explores the art and science of delivering an effective “no.” He highlights strategies for setting boundaries with others to create space for yourself—and healthier relationships with those around you. Guests: psychologist Vanessa Bohns, author of You Have More Influence Than You Think; Sherri Lu, founder of Eldest Daughter Club; playwright Topher Payne, author of The Tree Who Set Healthy...
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Hey everyone, Molly here. When I agreed to come on as the new host of Worklife, I was terrified. But I was also excited to learn from our amazing guests and to share insights that could help all of you, our listeners. One of my favorite takeaways so far came from Kaya Henderson, an iconic leader who told me that leadership is really all about listening and co-creating
success with your community. So I have a request for you. Please fill out the Worklife audience survey. It's quick, it's easy, and it's linked in the description for this week's episode. And it'll help us all make this show the best it can be. Thanks for listening to Work Life. Hey, everyone. So something I've been working on in my life lately is getting better at saying
no. I really like making people happy. So saying no is hard for me. But it's getting more and more important, protecting my energy, spending time with my family, making sure that I only say yes to the things that are really important. So I went back recently and re-listened to an old work life episode. Adam did an episode a couple of years ago on saying no, and it's
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