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BROUGHT TO YOU BY
The women of Connect: Professional Women’s Network
share advice on how to tactfully turn people down.
The Secret to Saying “No.”
CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 2
I've made peace with the word "No." It affirms I have a choice
and am capable of exercising that choice. We should
embrace our freedom to say "No" without apology. Tara
Andrews, Leadership Coach
CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK
Redirection! For example: “This may or may not work. Let's
discuss some more ideas.” Syeda Mleeha Shah, Early
Childhood Education Management
CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 4
Don't be afraid to respond with a polite but firm "no.” No
amount of softening our response is going to make it palatable
to some recipients. That's life, and that’s certainly business life.
Heidi Lee, Chartered Valuation Surveyor
CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 5
I advocate removing the word "No" from your service vocabulary and
replace it with "Unfortunately...” Then give a reason why.
"Unfortunately, we are unable to because of... our guidelines, your
safety, confidentiality, etc. Rita Suiter, Customer Service Coach
CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 6
No is an entire sentence, but not the end of the conversation. Bringing
empathy to this makes it easier to speak your truth and 'own your no'.
You probably already know someone who says no kindly who people still
adore. Dina Eisenberg, Communication and Conflict Coach
CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 7
The following that has served me in the past: "Thanks for thinking of me;
however this is not aligned with where I need to be. Let me know how I
can help in other ways.” Bernadette Johnson, Collaboration Strategist
CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK
The last thing anyone wants is an unclear message. I quickly assess
the situation and determine whether a tactful no is okay or if a firm but
polite no is necessary. Some people will never hear the tactful no, so
one must be clear on what is needed. Charla White, Event Coordinator
CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 9
If it doesn't fall into my role, I point the person to someone that may help. If I don't
have the time, I respond, "Thanks for your confidence in my skills/knowledge
base, but my current role has me tied up." I try to provide them with names of
people that may be interested in the project. Lori Huckins, Rail Fleet Specialist
CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 10
When we say NO, people stop listening. I prefer to jump
past the negative and use "This is what I CAN do for you.”
Becky McCrary, Professional Speaker and Author
CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 11
Seven ways to say "no" from SheNegotiates.com.
No: "Yes, I'd love to participate, and I'm going to have to decline."
No with help: "I love that you thought of me, and I'm unable to
participate. How can I help you find someone else?"
No with appreciation: "I think your idea is fabulous, and I'm not
able to participate at this time."
No and yes: "Yes, I'd love to participate, but at a later date. Can
you ask me again in January?
No with specific yes: "I'd love to help you with your project, and
I'm on a deadline until Tuesday. Can we meet on Wednesday?"
No when you don't know: "Sounds interesting. I need to sleep
on that" OR “I need to check with my boss/partner.”
No with values: If I take on another task right now, I wouldn't be
honoring my commitment to my [family] [work] [business].
CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK
©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 12
Join the conversation!
Connect: Professional Women’s Network, Powered by Citi, is an
online community on LinkedIn that helps women achieve the
careers they want and discuss the issues relevant to their success.
For more great insights from Connect members, check out
the discussion: How Do You Say No?
Visit linkedin.com/womenconnect for
more information and to join the group for free!
PHOTO CREDITS:
Slide 4: The White House/Flickr
CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK
©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 13

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Secrets for Saying No

  • 1. BROUGHT TO YOU BY The women of Connect: Professional Women’s Network share advice on how to tactfully turn people down. The Secret to Saying “No.”
  • 2. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 2 I've made peace with the word "No." It affirms I have a choice and am capable of exercising that choice. We should embrace our freedom to say "No" without apology. Tara Andrews, Leadership Coach
  • 3. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK Redirection! For example: “This may or may not work. Let's discuss some more ideas.” Syeda Mleeha Shah, Early Childhood Education Management
  • 4. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 4 Don't be afraid to respond with a polite but firm "no.” No amount of softening our response is going to make it palatable to some recipients. That's life, and that’s certainly business life. Heidi Lee, Chartered Valuation Surveyor
  • 5. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 5 I advocate removing the word "No" from your service vocabulary and replace it with "Unfortunately...” Then give a reason why. "Unfortunately, we are unable to because of... our guidelines, your safety, confidentiality, etc. Rita Suiter, Customer Service Coach
  • 6. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 6 No is an entire sentence, but not the end of the conversation. Bringing empathy to this makes it easier to speak your truth and 'own your no'. You probably already know someone who says no kindly who people still adore. Dina Eisenberg, Communication and Conflict Coach
  • 7. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 7 The following that has served me in the past: "Thanks for thinking of me; however this is not aligned with where I need to be. Let me know how I can help in other ways.” Bernadette Johnson, Collaboration Strategist
  • 8. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK The last thing anyone wants is an unclear message. I quickly assess the situation and determine whether a tactful no is okay or if a firm but polite no is necessary. Some people will never hear the tactful no, so one must be clear on what is needed. Charla White, Event Coordinator
  • 9. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 9 If it doesn't fall into my role, I point the person to someone that may help. If I don't have the time, I respond, "Thanks for your confidence in my skills/knowledge base, but my current role has me tied up." I try to provide them with names of people that may be interested in the project. Lori Huckins, Rail Fleet Specialist
  • 10. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 10 When we say NO, people stop listening. I prefer to jump past the negative and use "This is what I CAN do for you.” Becky McCrary, Professional Speaker and Author
  • 11. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 11 Seven ways to say "no" from SheNegotiates.com. No: "Yes, I'd love to participate, and I'm going to have to decline." No with help: "I love that you thought of me, and I'm unable to participate. How can I help you find someone else?" No with appreciation: "I think your idea is fabulous, and I'm not able to participate at this time." No and yes: "Yes, I'd love to participate, but at a later date. Can you ask me again in January? No with specific yes: "I'd love to help you with your project, and I'm on a deadline until Tuesday. Can we meet on Wednesday?" No when you don't know: "Sounds interesting. I need to sleep on that" OR “I need to check with my boss/partner.” No with values: If I take on another task right now, I wouldn't be honoring my commitment to my [family] [work] [business].
  • 12. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 12 Join the conversation! Connect: Professional Women’s Network, Powered by Citi, is an online community on LinkedIn that helps women achieve the careers they want and discuss the issues relevant to their success. For more great insights from Connect members, check out the discussion: How Do You Say No? Visit linkedin.com/womenconnect for more information and to join the group for free! PHOTO CREDITS: Slide 4: The White House/Flickr
  • 13. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 13