This week, WorkLife with Adam Grant explores one of professional life's most persistent challenges: how to decline requests without damaging relationships or your reputation. The episode examines the tension between protecting your time and energy versus the social costs of saying no, offering practical frameworks for turning down opportunities in ways that feel authentic rather than defensive.
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