The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. We learn that fact in geometry, but it can apply to communication. A clear, straightforward statement or assertive phrase is sometimes ...
Assertive people are known to be confident, honest, and direct, which can intimidate people who aren't used to that level of determination. They may also be intimidated by the brilliant phrases ...
"Let me spell it out for you..." Source: Image by Maxpixel, CC0. When you sense that someone is about to manipulate you, violate your boundaries, or confront you with a "Big Ask," there’s nothing like ...
What underpins the workplace gender gap? It may be just words. This is the finding of a new study in Management Science out of Washington State University, in which researchers successfully made a ...
We often associate a strong personality with someone who is boisterous or dominant. However, true strength of character frequently reveals itself in more subtle yet powerful ways, particularly in how ...
Most people make a common communication mistake that almost instantly makes them sound less confident, according to speaking expert and Texas-based trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher: They say "I'm sorry" ...
"Let me spell it out for you..." Source: Image by Maxpixel, CC0. When you sense that someone is about to manipulate you, violate your boundaries, or confront you with a "Big Ask," there’s nothing like ...