An MIT researcher says learning to argue can help you get promoted. Here are his 3 tips for moving up the career ladder.
A new study found that debate training can increase your chances of getting promoted into a leadership role.
Want to climb the leadership ladder? Try debate training
One key reason is that being equipped with debate skills makes people more assertive in the workplace. "Debate training can promote leadership emergence and advancement by fostering individuals' ...
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Debate your way to the top: The secret to attaining leadership roles
The research, “Breaking Ceilings: Debate Training Promotes Leadership Emergence by Increasing Assertiveness,” published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, was conducted by MIT Sloan School of ...
MIT researcher says lack of assertiveness could be holding you back at work, gives 3 tips
The study followed 471 employees at a Fortune 100 company, with some participants randomly assigned to a nine-week debate ...
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Why The Writing Here May Read Oddly To You
Most people seek to avoid conflict, but assertiveness means accepting conflict and aiming for clarity instead. Those of us ...
Employees Value 'Soft Skill' Development in Addition to Tech Skills
While technical skills remain popular for people looking to improve their career prospects, their ability to communicate and relate with others is also important, and maybe even a growing area of need ...
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Assertiveness Test
Assertiveness is a valuable life skill. Knowing when to stand up for yourself—and when to back down—can help you thrive in your relationships and your career. Take this quiz to find out how ...