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The Power of a Positive No by William Ury — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Power of a Positive No

by William Ury

Ury's method for saying no without damaging the relationship: yes to your interests, no to the request, yes to a path forward. The best book on a single word.

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you say yes when you mean no.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Yes! No. Yes?
  2. Anchor the no in a deeper yes.
  3. Respect, then refuse.

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Script your next no as yes, no, yes.

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How to say no.

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