Experts say learning to say NO without guilt in key situations can improve confidence, protect boundaries, and strengthen ...

There are times when leaders must focus on directives and require behaviors with immediate effect rather than working to influence individuals toward a desired action or behavior further down the road ...

This post was co-written by Arasteh Gatchpazian and Tchiki Davis. Imagine you're on a tight deadline for a specific project (e.g., a school assignment or work task) and have a full plate. One of your ...

Assertiveness is a desirable quality for a business leader. But assertiveness takes skill. Confidently and respectfully expressing your opinions, needs and boundaries, while also being considerate of ...

Communication allows us to express our thoughts, share information and connect with other people. From sending a quick text to chatting with a friend over coffee, you are interacting with the people ...

Assertive employees display behavior that incorporates interpersonal communication skills. Employers and recruiters look for indications of assertiveness during the interview process, says the London ...

Communication is one of the major skills covered in cognitive behavioral therapy. Although therapy is often with an individual, relationship problems are a common focus of treatment. Helping someone ...

Expressing our thoughts, feelings and needs directly, honestly, unapologetically and respectfully to others is assertive. Assertiveness comes from liking ourselves, thinking on our feet and managing ...

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, ...

I recently had a conversation with Eric, a manager at a large manufacturing company in the Midwest. Normally a very peacekeeping, congenial person, he told me how, upon becoming the manager for his ...