Sunita Sah — Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes - with Joanna Lohman

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. PURCHASE BOOK HERE: https://politics-prose.com/book/9780593445778?ic_referral=gxTBPjQwCJrIAhdqZnwVra6xPt1i4MScoffWaLLQ4zowMx-gaVySBZD_PyZjCNGOQHQcI_PrEzo3OfJX5g0CH2G7Dvxj_-nGQZL1FdWECnOa6XFC-3dO0t8EZIhTEEg4_oA_5Q Dr. Sunita Sah is an award-winning professor at Cornell University and an expert in organizational psychology. She leads groundbreaking research on influence, authority, compliance, and defiance. A trained physician, she practiced medicine in the United Kingdom and worked as a management consultant for the pharmaceutical industry. She currently teaches executives, leaders, and students in healthcare and business. Dr. Sah is a sought-after international speaker and consultant, advisor to government agencies, and former Commissioner of the National Commission on Forensic Science. Her multidisciplinary research and analyses have been widely published in leading academic journals and media entities including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Harvard Business Review, and Scientific American. She lives with her husband and son in New York. Sah is in conversation with Joanna Lohman. Lohman is a global keynote speaker, former pro soccer player, and performance ignitor who excels at unlocking human potential and authentic excellence. A member of the U.S. Women's National Team and Washington Spirit's first jersey retiree, Joanna has a rich background in leadership and social impact. She authored "Raising Tomorrow's Champions" and serves as a human rights activist and Sport Diplomat with the U.S. Department of State, using sports to address critical global issues. With 20 years of experience applying elite sports lessons to business, Joanna helps organizations excel through transformational leadership, resilience, and collective engagement. She has traveled to over 50 countries working with the world's top companies and is a frequent television and radio personality. A Penn State standout, Joanna is a Springbrook High School and Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame inductee. She is also a wife to Melodie and a parent to Luna. *recorded 1/15/2025