When stress hits, do you: lose focus, go into control mode, or say yes to anything that needs to be done? We all have a stress personality: An identity in the way we deal with the drudge.

Congratulations, you’ve reached your goal! You’ve landed that big promotion, nailed the presentation, or finally taken that luxury vacation you’ve been looking forward to.

Whether you’re just getting your start in the workplace or you’re the executive of your company, what you say matters. Studies show that we are judged almost instantaneously on the way we speak.