Communication Tip of the Day from Treat Consulting: ARE YOU ACTING LIKE A PUSHOVER AT WORK? Here are six communication patterns that say you are.1) You don’t speak up during team meetings or one-on-ones; 2) You realize your point of view on a topic after the discussion ends and you still won’t speak up; 3) You blame your colleagues for not giving you a chance to speak up; 4) You feel overwhelmed at what you have to do; 5) You have little time to focus on your critical priorities; 6) Your peers get promoted before you. Take heed.