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 ...

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in the military, human resources, and coaching, Clay addresses a common challenge among high-performing professionals: balancing clarity and confidence in ...

Everyone communicates differently—even in the workplace. According to Princeton University, there are four main communication styles: passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive and assertive. An ...

We’d all like to confidently stand our ground and openly express our feelings to those around us, whether it’s to decline an invitation or stand up to a co-worker. But it doesn’t come easy. “Many ...

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 ...

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 communication. Interestingly, just a few ...

Instead of using accusatory "you" statements, opt for "I" statements to express opinions or needs. For example, replace "You need to do this" with "I think it would be beneficial if we did this." This ...

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 ...

Rakesh Godhwani is Founder & CEO, School of Meaningful Experiences. Tina, the manager, wanted her colleague, Rahul, to change the perspective of his presentation. She preferred a direct, hard-hitting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imgorthand via Getty Images Teaching kids how to share, take turns and be considerate of others is often top of mind for parents ...