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Dr. Sunita Sah on How To Say ‘No’

Jan 23, 2025
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Dr. Sunita Sah
Dr. Sunita Sah, an organizational psychologist from Cornell and author of 'Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes,' dives into why saying 'no' is such a challenge. She explores societal pressures that encourage compliance over personal autonomy, especially in high-stakes professions. Through personal stories, Sah emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and reframing defiance as an expression of our values. She also discusses the concepts of 'insinuation anxiety' and the need for informed consent in navigating the complexities of assertiveness.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 4min
2
Navigating Compliance and Defiance
04:11 • 9min
3
Navigating the Nuances of Consent and Compliance
13:18 • 5min
4
Embracing Defiance: Prioritizing Authenticity
18:24 • 13min
5
Understanding False Defiance in Adolescent Behavior
31:24 • 2min
6
Navigating the Complexity of 'No'
33:31 • 16min
7
Navigating the Complexities of Saying 'No'
49:55 • 4min