Assertive Without Apology

Do you know what you want to say at work, but find yourself softening it before it leaves your mouth?You are not alone.Many corporate women are encouraged to speak up, advocate for themselves, and lead with confidence, while also being quietly pressured to stay likable, agreeable, and easy to work with. The result is a communication style filled with invisible compromises: "e;just,"e; "e;sorry,"e;...