The key to conversation at work is flexibility and understanding how what you say might be perceived by others.
Deborah TannenTo say that a person feels listened to means a lot more than just their ideas get heard. It's a sign of respect. It makes people feel valued.
Deborah TannenPart of the reason images of women in positions of authority are marked by their gender is that the very notion of authority is associated with maleness.
Deborah Tannen