In today’s fast-changing workplace , strong communication skills have become more important than ever—especially for professional women who want to lead, influence, and stay competitive. As technology evolves and hybrid workplaces grow, communication expectations in 2026 are different from even a few years ago. Whether you're working in an office, managing a team remotely, or growing your own career, mastering the right communication skills can help you build trust, express your ideas clearly, and open the door to new opportunities. Below are the essential communication skills every professional woman needs in 2026 —with practical tips you can start using immediately. 1. Clear and Confident Verbal Communication In meetings, presentations, or daily conversations, speaking clearly and confidently is key. How to Improve: Focus on speaking slowly and with intention Keep sentences short and structured Avoid filler words like “um”, “maybe”, “I think” too often Practice mainta...
Note: This article originally appeared in InsideSources’ DC Journal: https://dcjournal.com/why-does-a-rich-chicago-law-firm-keep-suing-indian-tribes/ Why does a deep-pockets Chicago law firm keep targeting businesses run by Native American tribes? In September, Daniel Edelman filed yet another lawsuit against a short-term, small-dollar lending business, this one owned by the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. They are a small band, fewer than 8,000 members, and their land – mostly covered in lakes and forests – is in Wisconsin’s remote northwest corner. Thanks to their federal tribal status, tribes can run and self-regulate businesses that are traditionally regulated by state officials, so long as they comply with federal laws. For some tribes, that has meant building casinos. For the Lac Court Oreilles and many other tribes, financial businesses like lending, which can be conducted online, are a better fit. But now the La...