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#sayingno #no #howtosayno #businessculture #companyculture #sayingnoisokay

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I grew up in NYC and saying \"NO\" was a pretty straightforward thing. However, in the business world, you can't always do that. Have a listen to a couple of ways to say \"NO\" without saying \"NO\".

#sayingno #no #howtosayno #businessculture #companyculture #sayingnoisokay

Foolish Thoughts #416: Saying No Gracefully

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