Firmness can co-exist with kindness. When you stop confusing being 'nice' with being passive, you learn that true ...

When people describe me, assertive is the last word they use. This has cost me a lot, both professionally and personally, because of missed opportunities. But can we learn to be more assertive? And ...

Source: Image by Clker-Free-Vector, Pixabay. Ultra-Assertiveness Can Be Necessary A subordinate at work tries to undermine you. A colleague claims your idea as her own. A stranger asks you overly ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Evelyn Mousigian. Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot ...

Assertiveness is one of those behaviors that makes perfect sense when it is witnessed in others, but can be difficult to carry out when a situation calls for it. Dislike of conflict and worries about ...