I spent all weekend on a big idea, built the budgets, and nailed the pitch. My CEO's response? A single word: "No." No explanation, no feedback. It was the worst kind of rejection. Here's what I learned about what he should have done—and what I should have done next.
The Anatomy of a Bad “No”
I spent all weekend on a big idea, built the budgets, and nailed the pitch. My CEO's response? A single word: "No." No explanation, no feedback. It was the worst kind of rejection. Here's what I learned about what he should have done—and what I should have done next.