Woman making stop gesture, symbolizing saying no effectively

The Power of Saying No, Without Saying It Yourself.

There’s a decision-making rule that founders often hear but rarely follow: If it’s not a hell yes, it’s saying no. But in the real world—especially when you’re in the thick of building a company—everything feels like a maybe. A “Sure, I guess.” An “I can squeeze that in.” A “Well, I should probably take that…