A direct communicator who attempts the "sandwich method" (positive-negative-positive) when saying no appears manipulative, not thoughtful. A naturally collaborative negotiator who adopts aggressive tactics creates distrust, not leverage. An introvert who implements an extrovert's boundary-setting approach burns out from the performance.

You get heard & grow effortlessly when you figure out skillfull ways to channel your smarts that amplify your natural strengths rather than supress them to be like someone else.