I think the key really is in coming across as both constructive AND respectful. That is almost always my preference when dealing/negotiating with counter parties, but I do find that a crisp and clear "no" (without the niceties) is sometimes a useful tool as well. Wade Sent from my iPad > On Jun 7, 2017, at 3:57 PM, Tharp, Mark <Mark.Tharp@orix.com> wrote: > > Scott, > Thanks for the good thoughts on the Power of a Positive No....upon further reflection its clear I was acting like a victim in my email below from last night. > > MET > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ironlady@stagen.simplelists.com [mailto:ironlady@stagen.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Griffin, Scott > Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 2:54 PM > To: ironlady@stagen.simplelists.com > Subject: RE: The Power of a Positive No - Teleclass this Thursday > > I'm enjoying the discussion of the Power of Positive No. Interestingly, it seems the discussion of PPN mirrors the DDT. A Rescuer accommodates, a Persecutor attacks, and a Victim avoids. > > -Scott > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ironlady@stagen.simplelists.com [mailto:ironlady@stagen.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Tharp, Mark > Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 9:30 PM > To: ironlady@stagen.simplelists.com > Subject: Re: The Power of a Positive No - Teleclass this Thursday > > Given my unique position as the co-head of a new business unit I am incredibly accustomed to the power of an iffy positive no...not always as productive as it might sound. > > MET > > On Jun 6, 2017, at 5:02 PM, LeeAnn Mallory <LeeAnn.mallory@stagen.com<mailto:LeeAnn.mallory@stagen.com>> wrote: > > GoOOD Afternoon! > > As a follow on to prioritizing and making Deliberate Trade-offs, we'll be talking about the Power of a Positive No (aka PPN or PoPN) on the Teleclass this Thursday. And here's how to prepare: > > > * Read the Power of Positive No > * Review any notes you took during the workshop > * Bring at least one example of a situation where you have a hard time saying, 'no' > * Bring at least one example of a request you need to make of someone; perhaps something you need to delegate or simply a task you need help with > > That should do it! > > We look forward to our call on Thursday! > > LeeAnn & Seth > > > LeeAnn Mallory | Executive Coach > leeann.mallory@stagen.com<mailto:aaliyah.haqq@stagen.com> | 214.287.0565 > > Stagen | 3535 Travis Street | Suite 100 | Dallas, TX 75204 > p: 214.744.9255 | f: 214.744.0094 | www.stagen.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.stagen.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=l6wIEjFZ2r6NRbgTeJOW4HMPY8FVASe8l9IlzHzRYYs&r=dkOIoxaKevx07AZfXczQv2ceAaFZ0aEoNOe5f9qWRwg&m=Y4MvsL2DfZHO5TPVroLZCPpn8iwSVV_0gHvwosvQLqg&s=qNApwiSfm3UU0z2D7T4FN_YNsTyGjPOgRE6BfXyAChg&e=> > > This message with any attachments (message) may be privileged, confidential or proprietary, and if you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender, and do not use, copy or share it before immediately deleting it. Any retransmission, reproduction, distribution, use of or taking of any action in reliance upon, this message or the information contained herein, other than by the intended recipient, is strictly prohibited. No message is or series of messages constitute or are intended to constitute a valid and binding contract.
