“We all want to say yes, because with yes comes so much opportunity, but with power of no comes focus and engagement.”
—Jared Leto, American actor, singer, songwriter, and director.
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Today’s quote immediately brought to mind William Ury’s 2007 book, The Power of the Positive No.
Ury is a renowned negotiator, mediator, and Harvard professor who saw the need to stop some of the madness of the limitless choices in our high stress world. He promotes the concept of a “positive NO” to make room for what really counts – our own needs, values, and priorities.
EXERCISE:
How will the power of the positive NO provide you the level of focus and engagement you need to bring about the YESES for your most important opportunities?