When someone talks down to you, use Dolly Parton's simple trick to 'maintain your dignity and disarm' them, says expert
Reported by CNBC · cnbc.com · August 31, 2026
Communication expert Dorie Clark calls it the "label upgrade" strategy. "It's a powerful move," she says. "Own the truth," then redefine their label. Here's how.
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What to watch: Strategy Inc (MSTR) was upgraded by an analyst — weigh the new price target against where shares already trade before treating it as new information.
Market reaction today: $MSTR -1.39%
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