This Small Habit Makes You Sound Less Confident Than You Are

This Small Habit Makes You Sound Less Confident Than You Are

You know what you want to say. It’s clear in your head. Yet when you say it, it doesn’t have the impact you expected. The point is valid. The logic holds. Still, it sounds softer than you meant it to....
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Why Don’t People Take Me Seriously? This Speech Habit May Be Part of the Reason

Why Don’t People Take Me Seriously? This Speech Habit May Be Part of the Reason

A few months ago, someone I know told me that people often dismissed their ideas. They would make a point during a discussion, and someone would immediately ask whether they were sure. In family conversations, even a simple preference could...
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