Sometimes, you have to say no to other people to say yes to yourself. Many of my highest-achieving clients—from founders and managers to CEOs—got to where they are by saying yes to opportunity.

If you have kids, you might remember their very first words. Was it "Mommy" or "Daddy"? Congratulations! My son’s first word was "NO!" Or at least that’s the one I remember the most, because it was ...

That familiar knot in your stomach appears again. Someone just asked you to take on another project, attend another event, or do another favor. Your mind screams “no,” but your mouth betrays you with ...

In a culture that rewards responsiveness, saying no at work can feel risky. But failing to set boundaries is even riskier. When professionals agree to everything, they dilute their impact, drain their ...

Dear Annie: I am writing to you about something that I suspect many people wrestle with but rarely admit out loud: feeling completely drained by trying to “do it all.” On paper, my life looks fine. I ...

When many of us started our careers, our instinct was to say “yes” to opportunities, “yes” to requests, “yes” to anyone who asked for our time or expertise. That eagerness helped us build ...

The same thing always happened to him: when he said no, a strange sense of guilt came over him. He was overwhelmed in real time and as he walked away he began to feel trapped in the complex whirlpool ...