ABOUT THIS EPISODE
🎙️ Is Weak Language Powerful for Women” (E90)?
This episode has been brewing for quite some time. It's a vast topic, full of nuance, and in the end, I offer a summary of the subject with the help of two resources, attached in the show notes.
You'll hear:
- Examples of weak language
- The difference between aggressive and assertive language tones
- Why women generally benefit from the use of tentative language
- How we might move forward in the workplace by being both assertive and warm
There’s a lot to unpack, so have a listen, review and explore the additional links, and let me know what YOU think.
As always, I’ll highlight advanced English language (C1/C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
Links to go further:
- Adam Grant article (behind a paywall):
Opinion | How Women’s ‘Weak Language’ Is a Source of Strength - The New York Times
- Women at Work podcast: To Get What You Want, Be Both Assertive and Warm
- Book Review of Likable Badass by Alison Fragale: The Art and Science of Becoming A ‘Likeable Badass’
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