When “Yes” Means “No”: How to Break Through Hidden Resistance at Work

Ever leave work more drained from the drama than the workload? It might be the quiet “yes” that secretly means “no,” the stalled follow-through, the vague emails, the smiles with no real commitment behind them. These subtle behaviors can quietly stall progress, erode trust, and drain your team’s energy. In this episode, I reveal what’s really behind this kind of hidden resistance—known as passive-aggressive behavior—why it shows up so often in healthcare, and how to turn it from a trust-killer into honest dialogue and real follow-through. Get ready to end the stall, spark the momentum, and get your team moving forward again!