The post is Part 1 of a series. I received an email asking me what the difference is between a gaslighting relationship and one where the partners don't communicate effectively. The sender gave ...

In Part 1 and Part 2, you learned how gaslighting and poor communication are different - by looking at points 1 through 8 in "11 Warning Signs of Gaslighting", along with quotes from an email I ...

The sound of crickets isn’t always a sign of a peaceful night; sometimes, it’s the deafening silence of unasked questions in a virtual meeting, or an email left unread in an overflowing inbox.

Emmanuelle, a well-intentioned manager, was leading a team project to launch a new product. She had a clear vision, but her communication style was abrupt and vague. In a meeting, she instructed her ...