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Apr 2020
20m 3s

[010] How to Say "No!"

Kara Ronin
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How can you say “no” to others with confidence? Why is saying “no” difficult? Saying “no” to others can be incredibly difficult for emerging leaders and managers. You might be a “people-pleaser”. You might feel guilty whenever you say “no”. Or you might be fearful of hurting or of being challenged. These are normal fears. However, if you want to advance int ... Show More
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