Most of us have an inner dialogue, that little voice in our heads that crystallizes what we think about what’s happening ...

Passive-aggressive comments might seem harmless on the surface, but they do a lot more damage than you think. Instead of addressing issues directly, these phrases wrap frustration, resentment, or ...

Passive-aggressiveness is essentially fighting with someone else, but without directly inciting conflict. It’s a way to fight without admitting to your feelings so you can blame the other person when ...

Outright anger is fairly easy to identify, but passive-aggressive behavior can be a little more subtle. Although those who engage in it think it has no consequences, it can actually do everything from ...

Passive aggressive leadership in action. As a communications coach to executives and entrepreneurs all over the world, I’ve seen the team-building challenges that passive-aggressive organizations face ...

Tension: We fear direct confrontation but also crave honesty and respect in our interactions. Noise: Conventional wisdom says we should ignore subtle digs or respond in kind—neither solves the deeper ...

Second to the home, many adults spend more time at work than anyplace else. In an environment where competitive relationships form and a professional atmosphere makes direct emotional expression ...

Passive-aggressive behavior isn't always intentional. As a speech and communications expert, I've found that people who have these tendencies often just struggle with being honest about their emotions ...

In the labyrinth of daily communication, there's a sly little dance happening. It's subtle, sometimes sneaky, and often cloaked in the most polished of manners. Meet the passive-aggressive phrase—the ...

How can you get people to respond to your emails? Eliminating hated passive-aggressive email phrases is a great place to start. Most of us have used these dreaded phrases at one time or another.

How does a mother explain how her preschooler remembers every detail of an episode of Doc McStuffins, but can’t for the life of her recall where the puzzles go at clean-up time? What’s really going on ...