The Power of Saying No

“This persuasive book will set readers on the path to self-awareness and empowerment.” – Booklist

“Upbeat… Readers will appreciate her practical strategies and encouraging tone… This is motivating.” – Publishers Weekly

“The Power of Saying No is a life-changing book. You can set boundaries without damaging your relationships, and Vanessa Patrick shows you how to do it.” – Jonah Berger, bestselling author of Contagious and The Catalyst“The Power of Saying No is an absolute game changer. Dr. Patrick illuminates the reasons saying no is so darn hard, provides a framework for deciding when to say yes vs no, and most importantly, teaches readers how to say an empowered no they can feel confident about and that won’t invite pushback. I highly recommend this book for anyone who struggles to say no–so basically everyone!” – Jill Stoddard, PhD, author of Imposter No More and co-host of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast“The Power of Saying No will stay within arm’s reach for me. It offers the explanations and the inspirations I need to take charge of my life and career, with concrete tools to make it happen. I was able to put Vanessa Patrick’s lessons to work the day I started reading the book and have continued every day since. Read this book. Twice.” – Dolly Chugh, author of The Person You Mean to Be and A More Just Future, Jacob B. Melnick Term Professor at the NYU Stern School of Business“If you’re tired of agreeing to annoying asks and thankless tasks, read this book. The Power of Saying No offers the smartest advice I’ve ever encountered for declining requests without risking your reputation or your relationships. This essential guide will sharpen your mind and steel your spine to live life on your own terms.” – Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive, and To Sell Is Human“Saying ‘no’ can be empowering, but you should say ‘yes’ to this book! Vanessa shares wise, practical tips for setting boundaries and living life with conviction, so you can spend more time on what matters and spend less time on what doesn’t.” – Laura Vanderkam, author of Tranquility by Tuesday and 168 Hours“Saying no is a superpower, and it can be yours when you read Vanessa Patrick’s paradigm-shifting book. If you want to learn how to say no so you can say yes to your life, pick up this book and read it.” – Whitney Johnson, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of Smart Growth