Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills

121. Disagree with Powerful People: 3 Sneaky-Smart Scripts

September 9, 2026·23 min
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Disagreeing with powerful people can feel risky. One wrong word and you worry you’ll sound difficult, defensive, or like you’re challenging their authority. But staying silent has a cost too. In this episode, Melody shares three “sneaky-smart” ways to push back on executives, board members, senior stakeholders, or major clients without damaging the relationship. These subtle responses will help you raise concerns without triggering defensiveness. What You’ll Discover: ▪️ What separates ...

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