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

A new college graduate reported for work on the first day and looked forward to meeting with her boss. She asked if she could speak first and proceeded to inform the boss that she would not be working ...

There is one skill that can help you effectively stand up to the bossy co-worker, an overbearing manager or a difficult team. It can also help your self-esteem and positively impact both personal ...

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 ...

Assertiveness isn’t just for people who love the sound of their own voice. Learn to speak up on your own terms with these 3 tips. This is the first step. Remember you have something to say. You’re on ...

It’s not easy to be assertive: to stand up for your needs; to communicate to others what you really feel, especially when you know it might conflict with their point of view. But assertiveness is ...

Teaching kids how to share, take turns and be considerate of others is often top of mind for parents and caregivers. But kids also need to learn to how be assertive and stand up for themselves — even ...

Gone are the days when you could sell a product or operate a business and people would beat a path to your door. There's tremendous competition in the global marketplace, and consumers can purchase a ...