Conventional wisdom urges us to be assertive. But a number of my clients have found assertiveness to be a mixed bag. Sure, secure, assertive bosses and coworkers may value assertiveness, but passive ...

Being “nice” is a healthy action that we should all practice, but being assertive will get you where you need to go. If you’re an entrepreneur but not a naturally assertive person (like myself), ...

Here’s how empathy and assertiveness are scientifically proven to establish you as the confidant everyone values and trusts. In every friend group, there’s usually a person whose presence alone ...

Effective communication is crucial for achieving successful outcomes in any interaction, whether in the workplace or personal life. But communication is only effective if it’s received. That’s why the ...

Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot between aggressive and passive communication characterized by direct, respectful conversation. Yet few can accurately gauge just ...

Are people with laptops and big phones more assertive than iPod and feature-phone users? Or do assertive people just tend to get bigger screens? Surprisingly, a recent Harvard study found that using a ...

When I was in elementary school, all of my grade cards came back with great scores and really positive comments. However, there always was the one little comment "She's too bossy and overly talkative.

I have been called aggressive many times when I was simply trying to do my job well. If you have ever run into that mislabeling, or misinterpretation, or feel like you’ve been told to watch your tone, ...