I remember the first time I had the opportunity to say it in a professional setting. I was in my mid-20s, working as a manager. Our team was in the middle of a major campaign, and my boss asked if I ...

In an age of instant gratification, the art of saying no seems to be fading. Yet, for parents, mastering it is more important than ever. It's not just about refusing a child's request; it's a powerful ...

While saying "no" can be empowering and liberating to some, for others it can be intimidating or uncomfortable. At times society teaches us the word “no” is impolite and inconsiderate. We feel more ...

Many of us have a tough time saying “no,” whether at work or in our personal lives. We end up agreeing to too many requests and juggling too many things, mainly because we want to be liked. We fear ...

A conversation with Cornell’s Dr. Sunita Sah on pushing back effectively. Our families, schools, and workplaces often train us to comply: taking on additional work when asked, agreeing with the ...

Two little words can say so much. Flickr/Ilya Lee, CC BY-ND Most of us were taught that saying “thank you” is simply the polite thing to do. But recent research in social psychology suggests that ...