Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m a clear communications expert and Plain Language advocate. I work with people all the time who sound completely different when ...

The tone of your voice is important. Why? Tone matters. I remember times I felt frazzled or aggravated and then said something with an edge to it that just wasn't necessary or useful. Sometimes it was ...

Volume: This is how quietly or loudly you’re speaking. The volume of your voice will change depending on the situation and whatever emotions you may be feeling—and it can affect how other people ...

Parents can often feel as if they are constantly repeating themselves, especially when giving instructions to their children. However, according to one parenting expert, it doesn't have to be that way ...

Words account for just 7% of communication impact, while tone and body language make up the other 93%, according to Dr. Albert Mehrabian’s 7-38-55 Rule. Learning to enhance verbal clarity, tone of ...