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Jun 2023
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How Do I Set Boundaries + Say No At Work...

Career Contessa
About this episode

For most of us, saying “no” doesn’t come naturally. You feel bad disappointing a colleague or guilty about turning down your boss, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how to say no at work, why it’s such a struggle to say no, and techniques that can help you still advance at work. Social psychologist, Vanessa Bohns, author of You Have More Influence Than You Think, is here to explain.


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