When this is the room
Constant negative pushback
The Naysayer
Every idea is met with a reason it won't work. Some of the pushback is worth hearing, most of it just drains momentum. Acknowledge the concern, then point the same energy at what would have to be true for the idea to work.
Say this — right now
I hear your concerns. Let's park those and explore 'what if it could work?' for 5 minutes.
Word for word is fine. The room won't know.
Work the move
- 01Acknowledge concerns are valid
- 02Channel into constructive "How Might We" framing
- 03Ask them to propose alternatives
- 04Have private 1:1 during break if persistent
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