Were you raised to believe that saying “no” was impolite? Do you say “yes” to please the person asking before carefully considering your own needs and boundaries?Saying “no” can feel rude and difficult -- but there are advantages to saying it, and Kelly and Maria share the why, what and how of saying “no” without guilt.  Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching.Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.Episode Topics and MentionsSteve MellorJapanRiptideCultureClemson UniversityTechnologySocial mediaGenius ZoneCejih YoungCG Sports NetworkReasons to Say NoSets boundariesRelieves stressShows respect to othersRelieves you of commitments when you don’t have the timePrevents you from doing things that are a not a fit or in alignment with your goalsWays to Say NoUse a “no” sandwich that expresses appreciation to the person askingJust say “no” -- end of storyLet the person know that it is not a “no” always -- it’s a “no” for now“Ghost” the person or situation if it is the only way you can show a strong “no”Pause first and say that you will think about itTakeawaysKellyWe don’t need to respond to every single incoming contact that we receive. Sometimes ghosting is better than a “no” if you really need to do it.MariaBefore getting caught up in online networking, think about the people you really hope to hear from or want to respond to and prioritize those communications.Quote of the Week“It’s only by saying ‘no’ that you can concentrate on the things that really matter.” -- Steve JobsSubscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play.Have something you want to share with us? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com.Support the show