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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: To uncover your deeper yes, you must grasp why you’re really saying no in the first place.
Chapter 3: To fortify your no, you must have a plan B.
Chapter 4: In order to win a yes to your no, start by showing respect.
Chapter 5: For your no to be truly effective, you must clearly and respectfully express your yes.
Chapter 6: By asserting your no, you set a firm boundary and establish a new reality.
Chapter 7: Offering a practical solution that meets everyone’s needs helps the other person accept your no.
Chapter 8: To make your no endure, you have to help turn resistance into acceptance.
Description
In The Power of a Positive No (2007), William Ury dives deep into the power of no. Since no is easily one of the strongest words in any language, people tend to misuse it or are afraid of using it for fear of upsetting someone. The Power of a Positive No tells you exactly how to stand up for yourself and deliver a firm refusal while resisting aggression and maintaining key relationships.
Who Should Listen
- Chronic people-pleasers and polite folks who struggle to assert themselves
- Young professionals learning how to navigate workplace disputes
- Anyone feeling powerless when it comes to establishing firm boundaries