Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes

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.

Author: Sunita Sah
Publisher: Random House Large Print Publishing
Published: 02/04/2025
Pages: 464
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.11h x 6.16w x 1.01d
ISBN13: 9780593793718
ISBN10: 0593793714
Large Print
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Social Psychology
- Self-Help | Personal Growth | Self-Esteem
- Science | Cognitive Science

About the Author
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.