"I really didn't mean it that way!" Have you ever been in a situation where you thought you were speaking your mind in a clear and concise way, but suddenly someone is telling you you're being rude?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Effective leadership hinges on strong communication, yet ...

What patients need from providers and hospitals, even more than convenience and affordability, is clear and direct communication from their healthcare organization, according to the 2024 National ...

When I began my business journey, I naturally gravitated toward understanding the business world through collecting information. Being an academic researcher, I dissected both scientific and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the life of a freelancer. Friends and random Hinge matches aren’t the only ones pivoting to voice notes these ...

We all want to be liked and appreciated, but sometimes the words we use can unintentionally convey neediness. You might think you're just being polite or expressing your feelings, but certain phrases ...

This increasingly common behavior, recently highlighted in discussions across social platforms and therapy rooms, operates in the murky waters of implied needs and unspoken expectations, leaving ...

I kicked back at my all-time favorite coffee shop, nervously waiting for them to call my friend's double espresso macchiato. I pleasantly sipped my tea with a tad bit of guilt. He sprung up, walked to ...