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 ...

Most people likely think of assertiveness as “speaking up”—honestly expressing how they feel, standing up for themselves, and finding the courage to say no. This traditional form of social ...

I was coaching a client recently who told me that in her performance evaluation, the manager she reported to told her she needed to be "more assertive" in her leadership style. Interestingly, just a ...

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) – Assertive Hinduism was the most visible US import from India in 2022, courtesy of the Indian American community. An event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Indian ...

You don’t want to fight. You don’t want to be hassled. You don’t want to disappoint them. It’s easier to just nod and give them what they want. But later you feel frustrated, trapped and depressed ...

Conflict is inevitable in life. Whether in our relationships, workplace, families, or teams, disagreements naturally arise when people with different needs, values, and perspectives interact. Many ...

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, ...