The Importance of Communication in Transitioning From Planning to Implementation

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The self-talk we have allows us to reinforce and reaffirm our values and beliefs. So the research helps identify a set of six leadership nudges that aid in crossing the schedule. We based our research on the idea that planning is inherently more pleasurable than implementation. The other thing that is really exciting and which I also talk about in the book is the switch from using verbs to nouns.

Saying no can seem risky. We worry about offending others, damaging relationships, or hurting our own reputation. But as Vanessa Patrick says, no is an empowering word that gives us greater agency in our lives.

Saying no “is not a rejection of the other person,” says Patrick, a professor of Marketing at the University of Houston. Instead, it allows you to set boundaries and “[give] voice to what you believe and what you care about.” In her book, The Power of Saying No, Patrick introduces what she calls “empowered refusal,” a way of saying no that’s rooted in one’s identity, values, priorities, and preferences. “An empowered no,” she says, “is about us, not a rejection of the other person.”

In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Patrick and host Matt Abrahams explore how to use the power of no, how to move from strategy forming to strategy implementation, and how to resist momentary pleasures that distract us from our larger goals.

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