Many great workers miss out on leadership roles because they are too shy to speak up. In a busy office, if you don't share your ideas clearly, your hard work might be ignored. New research from MIT shows that debate training helps employees become more assertive. It teaches you how to express your needs and opinions directly while still being respectful to others. People with this training are 12% more likely to get promoted. It helps anyone—no matter their background—sound more like a leader and climb the career ladder faster.