If youre tired of agreeing to annoying asks and thankless tasks, read this book. The Power of Saying No offers the smartest advice Ive ever encountered for declining requests without risking your reputation or your relationships. This essential guide will sharpen your mind and steel your spine to live life on your own terms. Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive, and To Sell Is HumanStop saying yes. Start saying no. Change your life! You have probably said "yes" to bosses, partners, family, friends, and even strangers, when you actually want to say "no." Maybe you wish you could say no more often, but youre not sure how or if its even possible to do so. Youre not alone! Were taught to say yes as often as we can. After all, if you say no, arent you likely to miss out on opportunities and sever important relationships? Isnt saying no a harmonybuster?In The Power of Saying No, awardwinning professor and researcher Vanessa Patrick delves into the new science of saying no. She introduces the groundbreaking concept of "empowered refusal"a proven framework for saying no that puts you in charge of your lifeand reveals some surprising secrets about the power of the word no. Dr. Patrick sharesWhy empowered refusal is a valuable superskill that helps us say no in a way that does not invite pushback from others. The toolkit of three competencies you need to develop to effectively communicate an empowered no response. A framework to help... Vanessa Patrick The Power of Saying No Paperback Book