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The Science Of Speaking Up For Yourself | Elaine Lin Hering

The Science Of Speaking Up For Yourself | Elaine Lin Hering

10% Happier with Dan Harris
Dec 24, 2025 1h 13m
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<p dir="ltr">How to find your voice when you need to be heard, learn when it's smart to choose silence, and communicate better with the people who matter most.<strong><br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://elainelinhering.com/">Elaine Lin Hering</a> is a former Lecturer of Law at Harvard Law School. She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. She is the author of the book <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720975/unlearning-silence-by-elaine-lin-hering/"> Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully</a>.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How we learn silence and self-editing </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How we often miscalculate the cost-benefit when it comes to speaking up or staying silent</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Elaine's four steps to learn how to speak up and find your voice</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How we can unintentionally silence others, especially those closest to us, and what to do about it <strong><br /></strong></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">This episode originally aired on May 15th, 2024.</p> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p><strong>Thanks to our sponsors: <br /> AT&T:</strong> Happy Holidays from <a href= "http://www.att.com/">AT&T</a>. Connecting changes everything.<strong><br /></strong><strong>Monarch: <strong id= "docs-internal-guid-22f5f2cb-7fff-6902-10b6-4382f9293827">Use code HAPPIER at <a href="https://monarch.com">monarch.com</a> in your browser for half off your first year.</strong><br /> Fabletics: <strong id= "docs-internal-guid-128d0b36-7fff-aa05-813a-22097f122ec5">Go to <a href="http://fabletics.com/Happier">fabletics.com/Happier</a>, sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.</strong><br /> Airbnb: <strong id= "docs-internal-guid-a2cf858b-7fff-6f7c-0f3e-8c39e6e0acbb">Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at <a href= "http://airbnb.com/host">airbnb.com/host</a>.</strong></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></strong></p> <p> </p>

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