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Podcast: A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach
Episode: Why Nobody Says “No” Anymore — And What It’s Costing Us
Description: Not enough people in positions of power have heard the word “no.”Whether it’s in tech, politics, or entertainment, too many decision-makers operate in echo chambers — surrounded by people who agree with them or fear challenging them. The result? We move forward without ever pausing to consider the merits of an idea, product, or policy. That lack of resistance breeds short-sighted innovation and cultural stagnation.I use the example of Napheesa Collier, who recently spoke out against Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA commissioner. The way Collier did it — calm, strategic, and eloquent, not angry or reactionary — shows what it looks like t...