(Ep. 150) Vanessa Patrick: Know how to say no

<p><strong>IN EPISODE 150:</strong> To say &quot;no&quot; to life&#39;s distractions and frustrations, we need to first know ourselves. IN Episode 150, Vanessa Patrick shows us how to make an &quot;empowered refusal&quot; based on our values, beliefs and identity. You&#39;ll learn how to set and adjust rules to protect your time and priorities, why the best no&#39;s are formed around personal policies, not excuses, what to do when someone won&#39;t take no for an answer, and how to say no to ourselves when temptations arise. There&#39;s an art and science to saying no -- and after listening to Vanessa, you&#39;ll learn how to say no without hurting your relationships and reputation.</p> <p> <strong>ABOUT VANESSA PATRICK: </strong>Vanessa Patrick, PhD. is the Associate Dean for Research, Executive Director of Doctoral Programs (PhD and DBA), and a Professor of Marketing at the Bauer School of Business at the University of Houston. She is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Power-Saying-No-Science-Charge/dp/B0C5NPQ53H#:~:text=The%20Power%20of%20Saying%20No%20is%20not%20just%20a%20book,boundaries%20and%20communicate%20them%20effectively." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No that Puts You in Charge of Your Life</em>.</a></p>