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How to Communicate Assertively: Tips to Use & Habits to Avoid

Passive language makes you seem unreliable or incompetent; assertiveness shows you know what you want. Learn how to communicate assertively.

December 11, 2025December 10, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
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How to Master Professional Communication Skills

Making it in the world of business means learning how to talk like a pro. Check out how to master the top professional communication skills.

November 1, 2025November 4, 2025, by Katie Doll
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How to Build a Professional Network: The Top 5 Strategies

Relationships are just as important in your work life as they are in your personal life. Find out how to build a professional network.

October 28, 2025November 4, 2025, by Katie Doll
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A woman in a sweater holding a pen and writing a story in a notebook

Storytelling Guide: Tips for Crafting, Writing, & Sharing (2025)

Stories are the center of our history, entertainment, relationships, and work. Check out Shortform’s storytelling guide to learn more.

September 28, 2025October 2, 2025, by Katie Doll
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A man in a sports jacket, seen from behind, speaking to a crowd illustrates the importance of understanding your audience

Understand Your Audience (So You Can Explain Ideas to Anyone)

When communicating, you must understand who your audience is. Get Ros Atkins’s and Carmine Gallo’s tips for reaching anyone with your ideas.

September 7, 2025September 11, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
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