Manuel J. Smith

Manuel J. Smith was a pioneering psychologist in the field of assertiveness training.

He authored the bestselling book "When I Say No, I Feel Guilty" in 1975, which became a classic in self-help literature.

Smith's work focused on teaching individuals how to assert themselves effectively in various social and professional situations.

He developed techniques like "fogging," "broken record," and "negative assertion" to help people communicate more confidently and resist manipulation.

Smith's approach emphasized the importance of recognizing one's rights and standing up for oneself without infringing on others.

His ideas significantly influenced the self-help movement of the 1970s and continue to be referenced in assertiveness training today.