Hey Reader, You have great ideas in meetings. But when you speak up, people don’t take you seriously. Your ideas deserve attention, but they’re falling flat. Why? Because you’re downplaying your ideas instead of asserting them.Here’s exactly how to fix that: Next time someone asks for your opinion in a meeting, don’t start with “I think” or “I feel.” Soft language undercuts your credibility. So use predicting language instead like: “I predict…”“I anticipate…”“I envision…” It signals that...

Hey Reader, I don't know if I'm the first to tell you this but… You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to. Someone wants to argue? They’re handing you an invite. And you get to decide if you’re going. Get in the habit of declining with no regret.Here’s how to do it: #1. Decide if it’s worth it. Ask yourself, "Is this invitation going to teach me or cheat me of my time and energy?" #2. Shut it down. Say, "I'm not going there." You don't owe them more explanation than that. #3....

Hey Reader, Some conversations stay with you forever. And this one? It’s one of them. In this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking with Damon West—a man who went from a life sentence in prison to being a speaker, author, and a really good friend. This conversation is about communication, yes. But it’s also about transformation. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why every conversation should start with service The 4 words Damon carried with him through prison—and why they still matter now How sharing...