Deborah Tannen is a Distinguished University Professor of Linguistics at Georgetown University and a preeminent authority on interpersonal communication. She is best known for her New York Times bestseller, You Just Don’t Understand, which brought gendered communication styles into the mainstream. A prolific researcher and frequent Harvard Business Review contributor, Tannen’s insights into sociolinguistics and workplace dynamics make her a leading expert on leadership presence and the power of talk in professional environments.
