From hushed gossip at the water cooler to avoidance of direct conflict by way of emailed accusations, today’s workplace offers countless opportunities for passive-aggressive behavior. Passive ...

Plus, the sneaky reason we communicate this way in the first place.

How would you feel about saying phrases like “I need help with this project” or “I deserve a promotion” to a colleague or boss? If you’re like most people, these are pretty scary sentences to say in a ...

Fortunately, we have come a long way. Today, success in modern organizations often depends on the ability to at least appear or seem gentle, collaborative, and emotionally intelligent. Few people ...

Growing up, many of us were conditioned not to be too aggressive, either physically or verbally. You likely had some school and house rules, such as "no hitting, kicking and biting." Name-calling and ...