# How to say no | from WorkLife with Adam Grant

An episode of [Worklife with Molly Graham](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1346314086), 8 Sep 2026, 37 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67585d9cc705e441796ddaf6/e/6a9efe6b2a7730b8964f6040/media.mp3

In a world filled with requests, many of us are struggling to stay afloat. Even if you’re not a people-pleaser, the desire to maintain a positive reputation can make it hard to turn others down. In this episode, Adam explores the art and science of delivering an effective “no.” He highlights strategies for setting boundaries with others to create space for yourself—and healthier relationships with those around you. Guests: psychologist Vanessa Bohns, author of You Have More Influence Than You Think; Sherri Lu, founder of Eldest Daughter Club; playwright Topher Payne, author of The Tree Who Set Healthy Boundaries. For the full text transcript, visit https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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