In the final installment of her interview, Vanessa Patrick ("The Power of Saying No") gives us tips for turning down the pushy people in our lives.
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The Workforce Is Getting Restless
Why are so many workers—blue-collar, white-collar, contract, freelance, and college-educated alike—feeling like the old bargain has broken down? Today, Paul Osterman, author of Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment, explains how companies increasingly rely on worke ... Show More
23m 9s
Aug 21
What We Find When We Lose Our Way
What does it mean to find your way—through a city, a life, or a world that refuses to make perfect sense? In The Half Known Life: In Search of Paradise, Pico Iyer travels from Iran to North Korea to Japan in search of peace in the middle of uncertainty. In Dark and Magical Plac ... Show More
28m 28s
Aug 20
What Kids Know That Grown-Ups Forget
Growing up is supposed to mean getting wiser. So why does it so often feel like losing something you can’t quite name? Julian Shapiro-Barnum, the creator of Recess Therapy, thinks kids still have some of the answers. In How to Grow Up Without Becoming a Grown-Up, he asks what hap ... Show More
29m 27s
Jun 2023
95. The Power of No: How Boundaries Help Us Live More Empowered Lives
<p>Saying no can seem risky. We worry about offending others, damaging relationships, or hurting our own reputation. But as <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/vanessa-patrick/">Vanessa Patrick</a> says, no is an empowering word that gives us greater agency in our lives. ... Show More
25m 30s
Jul 2024
MOMENT 9: Unlock Likeability: The Secret to Stop People Interrupting You | Vanessa Van Edwards
<p>Tired of being interrupted? Want to exude more confidence and competence?</p><br><p>In this moment, Vanessa Van Edwards, an interpersonal expert and bestselling author, teaches us the subtle communication cues that can help you be heard and perceived as more competent and like ... Show More
15m 22s