“Speak your truth even if your voice shakes. Be cordial and reasonable, of course, but dont tread carefully on every word you say. Push your concerns of what others might think aside. Let the consequences of doing so unravel naturally. What youll find is that most of the time no one will be offended or irritated at all. And if they do get upset, its likely only because youve started behaving in a way that makes them feel they have less power over you.”
