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SPECIAL REPORT 1:
How to Say "No" Powerfully to Anyone - Even Your Boss


Take Back Control Of Your Work Quickly And Easily!

Are you overwhelmed by all the work you have to do?
Are you being asked to do more than you can possibly get done?
Do you have the feeling that you are always behind?

The fact is, the amount of work people are asked to do in today's organization is out of control. If you are like most people, you have a "To Do" list that is as long as the New York City phone book. Well, maybe not that large, but close.

How bad is it really? Well, a study conducted by an engineering company found that they had 3.5 times more work to do than they had engineers to do it. Imagine. For every one thing an engineer was doing, there were three other things that were suppose to be doing, but weren't.

And not only are people being asked to do more, they are being asked to do it faster. Perhaps you have noticed that people seem to want everything "Now!" So not only do people have more to do, they have less time in which to do it? Sound familiar?

There Is Something YOU Can Do About It!

Well, there is something YOU can do about it. No, really there is. It is actually possible for you to reduce the number of things you have to do and increase the time in which you have to do them. That's right. You can reduce the length of your "To Do" list while increasing the time you have for getting things done. You can take back control of your work and you can do it quickly and easily.

How? By learning to say "No" in a way that really works.

Wait! Hear Us Out.

Most people are waiting for someone else to change things. You know, like adding more people, bringing in new technology, or making some other changes that will reduce the work load and stress.

Well, they aren't going to. The truth is, if you want to get control of your work, you are going to have to do it yourself. You can not count on others to do it for you. And one of the most powerful ways to take control is learning how to say "No" - even to bosses.

But You Can't Just Come Out and Say "No!"

Everyone knows you can't just come out and say "No" to people, particularly a boss. If you do, you are likely to be seen as rude, insubordinate, difficult, or any number of other things. And you definitely can't say "No" without a good reason. "I don't have the time", even though it might be true, is not a good enough reason because we have no way to prove it. And if you fudge the truth (lie), you could be found out and that can be even more damaging.

You have to be able to say "No" politely and in a way that makes it clear you are not trying to be difficult. You have to be able to say "No" in a way that people actually respect and admire you afterward. You have to be able to Say No Powerfully and be able to say it to anyone, even bosses.

Saying No Powerfully Is Not What You Think

Clearly there is more to saying no powerfully than simply yelling or screaming "No!" at people. In fact, when you say no powerfully, people learn you are serious about your ability to deliver what they are asking for. That's worth reading again.

Saying No Powerfully is not about trying to get out of work, though you will have fewer things to do. And, its not about trying to take it easy, though you will find you are less stressed because you have more time in which to do things. It is about telling people the truth about what you can and will deliver. And, its about working with bosses as a partner so they get what want even if its not from you.

You Can Learn to Say No Powerfully Beginning Now

"Special Report 1: How to Say No Powerfully to Anyone - Even Your Boss" gives you the tools you need for being able to say no powerfully. In it you will learn:

  • Why people don't say No even when they know they should. Knowing why you don't say "No" is one of the first steps in being able to.
  • What it really costs you to say yes and then not deliver on it. The fact is, we can't do everything we say yes to. The result is that some things don't get done. But there is a real cost to doing this.
  • How to use the SINGLE most effective tool for being able to say no. You need to be able to show people that when you say "you don't have time", you really don't unless something gets moved or changed. When done as we show you, a schedule allows you to do that.
  • The BEST way to say No to a boss is a counteroffer. Learn how to make counteroffers that turn you into a partner for you boss.

Its Worked for Others, It Will Work for You

"I did what you recommended and scheduled the things I had to do. Shortly after doing that, my boss asked me to do something new. At first I was hesitant to say anything, but then told her I would be happy to do it if she would help me figure out what other things could be delayed. Her first reaction was "Nothing", but then as we talked about it, and I showed her my schedule, she realized that some things really could be rescheduled, and we made the necessary changes. It was the first time I had any real sense of being in control of my work." Eric Jacobson, MCI

"Whenever someone would ask me to do something, I would say yes and then later try to figure out when to do it. I wanted to be nice to people and do what they asked, but it was making me miserable. Then, as you suggested, I tried making a counteroffer to see if I could get more time for doing things. What a surprise. The first person I tried it with accepted. Rather than the work being done on their time table, it was being done on mine. I now use counteroffers all the time and have a much easier time getting things done." Neal Arivas, Nationwide

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