I have worked a long time and realize that clear communication is a key component in running an efficient organization. When we communicate, we need to leave the listener with a clear message. We ...

They were unlike most couples I see initially in counseling. For their first session, they arrived at my office smiling and holding hands. They were in their 30s and married for two years. “We’re ...

Strong leaders choose their words with intention. Overused language weakens authority, while precise word choice builds ...

Valentine’s Day is saturated with language. Captions celebrate “doing life with you.” Films equate grand gestures with genuine connection. What often goes unexamined is how words function inside ...

Influence comes down to two different elements that often collide: what you communicate (the message) and how you communicate it (the delivery). The message encompasses the verbal part of ...

For those who are tasked with communicating complex ideas in business, there’s a tendency to add filler words to make the subject matter seem more important. We talk about “business processes” and ...

There are reasons why poetry moves us. Masters of the written word convey feelings and emotions using only a few words, managing to deeply connect souls. What is most remarkable about this way of ...

Animation by Slate. Yawning cat via Giphy. Recently Adam Leibsohn, the COO of the GIF platform Giphy, made his case that GIFs are superior to words as a medium of communication. Could this possibly be ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...