"Once equipped with the terms, it can be easier to see manipulative people for who they really are, and you can gain the strength to walk away.

Alyse Kalish (photo, left) has some good advice.

"A position could be an opinion, an idea, or a plan.

"How much does the pace of speech matter in diplomatic speaking?

"Now, as much as I hate to see people bicker like elementary schoolers on the playground, I realize that fighting on Facebook is inevitable for some.

"Below, we've rounded up 18 of the most useful scientific insights into the significance of body language, pulled from Psychology Today, research journals, and a few awesome books.

"The image you choose to portray to others is a big reflection of your true self, but the opposite effect can also be achieved.

"Some tricks, like remembering to smile, are easy to implement in your everyday life.

"Your posture, tone of voice, and even your diet may play a part in getting your message across.

According to Travis Bradberry (photo, left), "Self-awareness is a critical skill in the workplace.

"I like to ask questions and listen.

"Learn to communicate your needs with more firmness and less fear.

Vanessa Van Edwards (photo, left) presents her tips in a video and article.

"I first learned about the idea of an assertiveness formula many years ago, reading the book People Skills, by Robert Bolton.

Áine Cain  (photo, left) discusses what PwC talent acquisition lead Rod Adams looks for during the hiring process.

"It’s a challenge to work with people — peers, junior colleagues, or even bosses — who just don’t listen.

Explore a host of topics for managing a business by visiting this website published by the Small Business Administration.

"Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of No One Understands You and What to Do About It, explains why we're often misunderstood and how to fix that.

"Why do people tell lies in the workplace?

In this video Tony Robbins discusses the topic of rapport.

"Here’s the point.

"It's easier to be an annoying conversationalist than it is to be a skilled one," says Shana Lebowitz (photo, left).

"This is the largest collection of social media tools on the planet.

"Pamela Meyer, the author of Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception, gave one of the most popular TED talks ever recorded back in 2011," reports Ariel Schwartz in an article at BusinessInsider.