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The Fear to Say No and the Transparency That Might Cure It

Everyone, it seems, has their own version of the story. Teams, leaders, and individuals all encounter the tension around saying no. Some face it daily, others only when stakes are high. This piece is not a universal doctrine.
The Fear to Say No and the Transparency That Might Cure It

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Marc-Daniel Ortega

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