Instead of being controlled by the threat of an awkward silence, own it. Just pause for a moment, count to three before delivering your verdict. Or if you get a bit more bald, simply wait for the other person to fill the void. Email is a good way to start in this soft no or the note because it gives you the chance to draft and re draft you now.
Does saying no make you feel awkward? Are you worried about missing out on an opportunity? Or are you fearful of rocking the boat?
In this episode, I’m talking about practical ways to make saying no easier and sharing simple strategies you can use to deliver a graceful no.
Learning to say no takes practice. But once you’ve mastered it, you will find you can handle almost any request from almost anybody with grace and dignity.
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Greg McKeown
Scratch Audiohouse
Credits:
- Hosted by Greg McKeown
- Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
- Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Brent Montgomery, Ed Simpson and Derrial Christon