Defiance in those moments might be as small as saying "no," asking for clarification or simply pausing instead of rushing along with the group. Other times, it means speaking up, challenging authority ...

(THE CONVERSATION) You’re in a meeting when your boss suggests changing a number to make the quarterly report look stronger. Heads nod. The slides move on. You feel a knot in your stomach: Do you ...

You’re in a meeting when your boss suggests changing a number to make the quarterly report look stronger. Heads nod. The slides move on. You feel a knot in your stomach: Do you speak up and risk being ...