Defy

Why is it so hard to speak up,;even;when we know something’s wrong? This is the definitive book on defiance--a clear-eyed dissection of the forces that silence us, featuring groundbreaking research and legendary stories of defiance alongside everyday examples and strategies for how to unleash the power of a “True No.” How many times have you wanted to object, disagree, or opt out of something--but ended up swallowing your words, shaking your head, and just going along? Analyzing cases from corporate corruption to sexual abuse to everyday acquiescence at work, the doctor’s office, and in our personal lives, award-winning organizational psychologist Dr. Sunita Sah delves deep into why the pressure to comply is a corrosive and often invisible force in our society. With her own revelatory research, she radically transforms our idea of defiance from a misunderstood negative trait into a crucial, positive force for personal and societal change. Taking us through her five stages of defiance, Dr. Sah equips readers with simple tools to make decisions that align with their values. <Defy< is the essential playbook for how to speak up and act when it matters most.

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Sunita Sah, MD, PhD, MBA is an award-winning professor and organizational psychologist who has spent over a decade conducting groundbreaking research on advisor-advisee relationships, trust, conflicts of interest, disclosure, and compliance. She teaches business and healthcare students at Cornell University and Cambridge University and served as a commissioner on the National Commission of Forensic Science. A trained physician, Dr. Sah practiced medicine in the United Kingdom before embarking on her academic career. Her research has been published in top academic journals in management, medicine, economics, and psychology as well was The New York Times, The New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, Harvard Business Review, and Scientific American. She lives with her husband and son in New York.

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Imagine living the life you want to lead, not the one you’re willing to accept. This profound but practical book offers clear steps to stop people pleasing and start living your truth.

“A powerful book. If you’ve ever compromised your principles to please others, Defy will give you the will—and skill—to stand up for yourself.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again**

In a moment when many of us are anxious and unsure what to do—whether we’re confronting injustice on a social scale or facing something closer to home—award-winning researcher Dr. Sunita Sah offers simple strategies to activate your values.

How many times have you wanted to object, disagree, or opt out of something but ended up swallowing your words, shaking your head, and just going along? Featuring groundbreaking research, gripping stories, and easy everyday strategies, Defy reveals how to show up for yourself and others personally, professionally, and beyond. Dr. Sah’s data-driven approach shows why everyone needs the power of defiance and how to build this essential skill.

Learn how to:
• Take simple steps to practice defying in low-stakes situations
• Decode your body’s signals that it’s time to defy
• Activate the superpower of taking responsibility for yourself and others
• Rehearse for challenging situations; get comfortable being uncomfortable
• Teach kids the difference between being “good” or obedient and doing the right thing, even when it’s unpopular
• Spark a domino effect: defiance can be contagious.

Compliance is a constant, corrosive force in our society. But while it’s pervasive, it’s also preventable.