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Yes, You Can Get Better at Saying No
Time
“We worry that we’re essentially communicating [by saying 'no'] that we’re not a helpful person; we’re not a nice, kind person; we’re not a team player,” VAnesssa Bohns says. “We’re too lazy to take something on, or we don’t want to work hard.”
“Asking for help is hardly ever as bad as you imagine it will be,” says Vanessa Bohns, associate professor of organizational behavior. The piece highlights research studies done by Bohns on asking people for help.
Research: More Powerful People Express Less Gratitude
Harvard Business Review
Research from Assistant Professor Alice Lee shows that people with power tend to express gratitude less than those without it. In organizations, that can result in employees feeling underappreciated and, in some cases, more likely to quit.
