It can be tough to transition from disempowered language to empowered language when you say no. But you CAN do it!
"The Power of Saying No" is the perfect read for learning how to say no.
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When you say no, there are two types of pushback: active and passive. When someone is insistent they are exhibiting active pushback. When someone gives you the silent treatment after you say no they are using passive pushback. #EmpoweredRefusal@vpatrick23@Sourcebooks
Dr. Vanessa Patrick @vpatrick23 coined the term empowered refusal, the super skill of saying no in a way that is persuasive and does not elicit pushback.